DeKalb County property record for 505 E Main St, Butler, IN 46721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $699 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-07-01-378-014.000-027 |
| Primary APN | 17-07-01-378-014.000-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 230701378014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 E MAIN ST |
| City | BUTLER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46721-1415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EG 3RD ADD LOT 231 |
| Legal Subdivision | EG 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 231 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
505 E Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2000.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 E Main St was $699, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Wilmington Township |
| Municipality | Butler City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County Eastern Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $699.00 (+5.11%) | $117,200 (+9.12%) Land $17,400 Building $99,800 | $117,200 (+9.12%) Land $17,400 Building $99,800 |
| 2024 | $665.00 (+44.88%) | $107,400 (+18.94%) Land $15,900 Building $91,500 | $107,400 (+18.94%) Land $15,900 Building $91,500 |
| 2023 | $459.00 (-9.11%) | $90,300 (+7.76%) Land $14,900 Building $75,400 | $90,300 (+7.76%) Land $14,900 Building $75,400 |
| 2022 | $505.00 | $83,800 Land $13,600 Building $70,200 | $83,800 Land $13,600 Building $70,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 27, 2018 · 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.
The area around 505 E Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | BUTLER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,700 people · EPA ID IN5217003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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