Adams County property record for 3863 E State Rd 218, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3,276 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-09-31-400-006.000-002 |
| Primary APN | 01-09-31-400-006.000-002 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Other |
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| Account Number | 01664882556 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3863 E STATE ROAD 218 |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-9439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | W/2 SE SE SEC 31 (20A) |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
3863 E State Rd 218, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3861 W STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF GENEVA |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2021004543 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 3863 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017003716 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017003716 |
| Name | BANK OF GENEVA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GENEVA, IN 46740 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 3863 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021006043 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021006043 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Margin | 4 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 3863 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2022002670 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002670 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3863 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9439 |
| Document Number | 2021004543 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021004543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3861 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9439 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3863 E State Rd 218 was $4,058 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.5% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Blue Creek Township |
| Unified School District | South Adams Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,058.00 (+12.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $461,800 Land $54,800 Building $407,000 | $461,800 Land $54,800 Building $407,000 |
| 2024 | $3,606.00 (-1.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,656.00 (+9.79%) | $406,100 (+3.18%) Land $52,300 Building $353,800 | $406,100 (+3.18%) Land $52,300 Building $353,800 |
| 2022 | $3,330.00 | $393,600 Land $47,800 Building $345,800 | $393,600 Land $47,800 Building $345,800 |
| 2020 | $2,762.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3863 E State Rd 218 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3863 E State Rd 218 is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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