Benton County property record for 505 E 1st St, Fowler, IN 47944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,526 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,256 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,410 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-00253-00 |
| Primary APN | 004-00253-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,526 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,526 sqft |
| Basement Area | 413 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 413 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,256 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000984882 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 E 1ST ST |
| City | FOWLER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47944-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OP LOT 1146 & LOT 1147 53.5X132 EA |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF FOWLER |
| Legal Lot Number | 1146 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 100200 |
505 E 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Benton County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E 1ST ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022578 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Property Address | 505 E 1ST ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2025001671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025001671 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING URBAN & DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Partial Claim Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 319 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 E 1st St was $1,410 with a homeowner's exemption, down 18.2% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Fowler Town |
| Unified School District | Benton Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,410.00 (-18.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,500 Land $14,300 Building $127,200 | $141,500 Land $14,300 Building $127,200 |
| 2024 | $1,724.00 (+14.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,512.00 (+43.32%) | $135,900 (+32.33%) Land $12,500 Building $123,400 | $135,900 (+32.33%) Land $12,500 Building $123,400 |
| 2022 | $1,055.00 | $102,700 Land $12,500 Building $90,200 | $102,700 Land $12,500 Building $90,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2012
| 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 505 E 1st 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 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 | FOWLER WATER WORKS serves 2,342 people · EPA ID IN5204006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mainstream Fiber Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| On-Ramp Indiana Fixed Wireless | 200 / 35 |
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