Adams County property record for 455 E Water St, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,828 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $931 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-08-33-401-072.000-010 |
| Primary APN | 01-08-33-401-072.000-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,630 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 551 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 551 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,828 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01482243637 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 455 E WATER ST |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN SPRUNGER'S OUTLOT 11 W 84' OF S 116.96' |
| Legal Subdivision | THE JOHN SPRUNGER ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
455 E Water St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 455 E WATER ST, BERNE, IN 46711-1232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162816429 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 455 E Water St was $931 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Monroe Township |
| Municipality | Berne City |
| Unified School District | South Adams Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $931.00 (+1.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,800 Land $12,800 Building $99,000 | $111,800 Land $12,800 Building $99,000 |
| 2024 | $916.00 (+15.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $794.00 (+22.34%) | $95,000 (+4.97%) Land $12,800 Building $82,200 | $95,000 (+4.97%) Land $12,800 Building $82,200 |
| 2022 | $649.00 | $90,500 Land $12,800 Building $77,700 | $90,500 Land $12,800 Building $77,700 |
| 2020 | $525.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 455 E Water St 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.
The area around 455 E Water 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 | BERNE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,388 people · EPA ID IN5201001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) 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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Watch TV Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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