LaGrange County property record for 496 E Lake St, Topeka, IN 46571
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,440 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,105 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-11-31-100-000.101-006 |
| Primary APN | 44-11-31-100-000.101-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,440 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Account Number | 00004869536 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 496 E LAKE ST |
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46571-1001 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | B & B ADDITION TO TOPEKA LOT 2 .50 AC PER SURVEY |
| Legal Subdivision | B & B ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEARSPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
Source: LaGrange County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 W MICHIGAN ST, LAGRANGE, IN 46761-1743 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244003 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: LaGrange County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange County |
| County Subdivision | Clearspring Township |
| Municipality | Topeka Town |
| Unified School District | Westview School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,105.00 (-0.11%) | $388,700 (+6.79%) Land $12,700 Building $376,000 | $388,700 (+6.79%) Land $12,700 Building $376,000 |
| 2024 | $9,115.00 (+0.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $364,000 (-0.82%) Land $11,600 Building $352,400 | $364,000 (-0.82%) Land $11,600 Building $352,400 | |
| 2022 | $9,097.00 | $367,000 Land $10,800 Building $356,200 | $367,000 Land $10,800 Building $356,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2013 · 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 | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOPEKA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,178 people · EPA ID IN5244008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LigTel Communications Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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