501 Morton Ln, Ossian, IN 46777 Property Records

Wells County property record for 501 Morton Ln, Ossian, IN 46777

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size	0.271 acres (11,805 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$161,600 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,026 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`90-02-15-517-001.000-009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`90-02-15-517-001.000-009`
Alternative APNs	`00001569049` `0151081900`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1966
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,805 sqft (0.271 acres)
Lot Dimensions	136 ft deep x 87 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00001569049
Street Address	501 MORTON LN
City	OSSIAN
State	IN
Zip	46777-8904
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MAX E MELCHING SUB-DIV LOT 1 (15-B)
Legal Subdivision	MAX E MELCHING SUB
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	WELLS IN
Township / Civil Division	JEFFERSON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4008
Census Tract	40100

Owner

Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC
Jun 4, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC
May 7, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 20, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20202223
Prior Transfer Date	May 3, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0020181545
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WELLS IN
Property Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	20202224
Date	Jun 4, 2020
Instrument	20202224

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WELLS IN
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2020
Property Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904
Document Number	0020202223
Instrument Date	May 29, 2020
Instrument	20202223
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904

Mortgage

Document Number	0020202224
Date	Jun 4, 2020
Instrument	20202224

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WELLS IN
Recording Date	May 7, 2018
Property Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904
Document Number	0020181545
Instrument Date	May 3, 2018
Instrument	20181545
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904

September 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WELLS IN
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2017
Property Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904
Document Number	0020171113
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2017
Instrument	20171113
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	501 MORTON LN, OSSIAN, IN 46777-8904

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Wells County
County Subdivision	Jefferson Township
Municipality	Ossian Town
Unified School District	Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,026.00 (+4.8%) Homeowner's exemption	$172,000 (+23.03%) Land $37,600 Building $134,400	$172,000 (+23.03%) Land $37,600 Building $134,400
2024	$979.00 (+42.3%)
2023		$139,800 (+8.37%) Land $33,800 Building $106,000	$139,800 (+8.37%) Land $33,800 Building $106,000
2022	$688.00	$129,000 Land $23,800 Building $105,200	$129,000 Land $23,800 Building $105,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · 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
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	OSSIAN MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,289 people · EPA ID IN5290002
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
Watch TV Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Lakeland Internet, TWN Communications.

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