Wells County property record for 427 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 1,957 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $228,340 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,429.00 (2025) |
Source: Wells County records · APN 90-08-04-539-187.000-004
Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 427 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage VANDYK MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2026919 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020230452 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 427 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2612 |
| Document Number | 0020260919 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Title Company | METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2612 |
| Document Number | 0020260920 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260920 |
| Name | VANDYK MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 427 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2612 |
| Document Number | 0020230452 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2612 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 427 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20205767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20205767 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Wells County records · Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Harrison Township |
| Unified School District | Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,429.00 (+3.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $185,400 (+12.23%) Land $21,100 Building $164,300 | $185,400 (+12.23%) Land $21,100 Building $164,300 |
| 2024 | $1,383.00 (+38.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $165,200 (+8.19%) Land $21,100 Building $144,100 | $165,200 (+8.19%) Land $21,100 Building $144,100 | |
| 2022 | $999.00 | $152,700 Land $13,400 Building $139,300 | $152,700 Land $13,400 Building $139,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wells County (18179C), updated September 30, 2016 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 90-08-04-539-187.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,957 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,957 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 140 ft x 70 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft Garage |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft Shed |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 00001542790 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 427 E CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-2612 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 217 (4-H) |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUFFTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 217 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Minor Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
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