Gibson County property record for 500 E John St, Fort Branch, IN 47648
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1918J301051 |
| Primary APN | 1918J301051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,088 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 391 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001017999 |
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| Street Address | 500 E JOHN ST |
| City | FORT BRANCH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47648-9786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLCREST 71PT |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | GIBSON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 50201 |
500 E John St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Gibson County records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 E JOHN ST, FORT BRANCH, IN 47648-9786 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GIBSON IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 500 E JOHN ST, FORT BRANCH, IN 47648-9786 |
| Document Number | 20180000316 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2.0180000316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E JOHN ST, FORT BRANCH, IN 47648-9786 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 E John St was $1,125 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.6% from the year before.
Source: Gibson County assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Municipality | Fort Branch Town |
| Unified School District | South Gibson School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,125.00 (+13.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,900 Land $13,100 Building $134,800 | $147,900 Land $13,100 Building $134,800 |
| 2024 | $990.00 (+1.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $977.00 (-1.81%) | $123,800 (+5.9%) Land $13,100 Building $110,700 | $123,800 (+5.9%) Land $13,100 Building $110,700 |
| 2022 | $995.00 | $116,900 Land $13,100 Building $103,800 | $116,900 Land $13,100 Building $103,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 E John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 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.
Wildfire risk around 500 E John St 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% 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 | FORT BRANCH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,020 people · EPA ID IN5226001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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