Vermillion County property record for 444 Shew St, Universal, IN 47884
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 2.47 acres (107,593 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-018-0008-00 |
| Primary APN | 004-018-0008-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,204 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 639 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 107,593 sqft (2.47 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,799 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 180 sqft |
| Lean-To | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00000982742 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 444 SHEW ST |
| City | UNIVERSAL |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47884 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 004-018-0008-00 SE COR N END E SIDE PT SW 1/4 30-14-9 1.66 AC CHUNNS FORD 72'X95' LOT 1 .16 AC PT SE 1/4 30-14-9 .65 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | CHUNN FORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | VERMILLION IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
444 Shew St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.
Source: Vermillion County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 55, UNIVERSAL, IN 47884-0055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 2018002070 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VERMILLION IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 444 SHEW ST, UNIVERSAL, IN 47884 |
| Document Number | 2018002070 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018002070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 444 Shew St was $1,618 with a homeowner's exemption, up 19.1% from the year before.
Source: Vermillion County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion County |
| County Subdivision | Clinton Township |
| Municipality | Universal Town |
| Unified School District | South Vermillion Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,618.00 (+19.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $168,700 Land $18,400 Building $150,300 | $168,700 Land $18,400 Building $150,300 |
| 2024 | $1,359.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,500 (+15.92%) Land $18,400 Building $106,100 | $124,500 (+15.92%) Land $18,400 Building $106,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,200.00 | $107,400 Land $13,900 Building $93,500 | $107,400 Land $13,900 Building $93,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 444 Shew 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 February 4, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 444 Shew St 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 93% of the US · above 45% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | UNIVERSAL WATER WORKS serves 473 people · EPA ID IN5283011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Dec 2025 Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Joink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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