Henry County property record for 490 S Messick Rd, New Castle, IN 47362
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 1.33 acres (57,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $603 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-13-17-130-136.000-019 |
| Primary APN | 33-13-17-130-136.000-019 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 57,935 sqft (1.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Poultry House | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 00001069486 |
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| Street Address | 490 S MESSICK RD |
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47362-9386 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT E1/2 NW1/4 17-17-11 1.33A |
| Legal Range | 11 |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | HENRY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 975500 |
490 S Messick Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Henry County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 S MESSICK RD, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362-9386 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| May 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202331619 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENRY IN |
| Property Address | 490 S MESSICK RD, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362-9386 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 490 S MESSICK RD, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362-9386 |
| Document Number | 0202302726 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202302726 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HENRY IN |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 490 S MESSICK RD, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362-9386 |
| Document Number | 0202302725 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202302725 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 490 S MESSICK RD, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362-9386 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 S Messick Rd was $603 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4% from the year before.
Source: Henry County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry County |
| County Subdivision | Liberty Township |
| Unified School District | New Castle Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $603.00 (-3.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,200 Land $20,300 Building $83,900 | $104,200 Land $20,300 Building $83,900 |
| 2024 | $628.00 | ||
| 2023 | $77,100 (+9.83%) Land $20,300 Building $56,800 | $77,100 (+9.83%) Land $20,300 Building $56,800 | |
| 2022 | $70,200 Land $17,100 Building $53,100 | $70,200 Land $17,100 Building $53,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 490 S Messick Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, 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.
Wildfire risk around 490 S Messick Rd is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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