Wells County property record for 427 Lancaster St, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,297 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $208,996 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $711 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-05-33-504-007.000-012 |
| Primary APN | 90-05-33-504-007.000-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,297 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001586194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 427 LANCASTER ST |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MILLERS 20-27-12 427 W LANCASTER |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLERS ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 40600 |
427 Lancaster St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 427 LANCASTER ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-1921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243462 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 427 Lancaster St was $711 with a homeowner's exemption, up 246.8% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Township |
| Unified School District | Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $711.00 (+246.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,100 Land $8,100 Building $108,000 | $116,100 Land $8,100 Building $108,000 |
| 2024 | $205.00 | ||
| 2023 | $65,600 (+25.43%) Land $8,100 Building $57,500 | $65,600 (+25.43%) Land $8,100 Building $57,500 | |
| 2022 | $906.00 | $52,300 Land $8,100 Building $44,200 | $52,300 Land $8,100 Building $44,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 427 Lancaster St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 427 Lancaster St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT serves 10,298 people · EPA ID IN5290001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Craigville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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