Adams County property record for 505 E Water St, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,552 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $183 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-08-33-401-016.000-010 |
| Primary APN | 01-08-33-401-016.000-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,552 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01713723846 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 E WATER ST |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-1234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN SPRUNGER'S OUTLOT 13 W 56' EXCEPT N 184' |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN SPRUNGER ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
505 E Water St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E WATER ST, BERNE, IN 46711-1234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 20204074 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 505 E WATER ST, BERNE, IN 46711-1234 |
| Document Number | 2020004074 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020004074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 505 E WATER ST, BERNE, IN 46711-1234 |
| Document Number | 2018000007 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2018000007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5424 MCFARLAND RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227-7005 |
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Monroe Township |
| Municipality | Berne City |
| Unified School District | South Adams Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $29,600 Land $8,500 Building $21,100 | $29,600 Land $8,500 Building $21,100 |
| 2024 | $183.00 (-9.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $203.00 (+26.88%) | $26,200 (+8.26%) Land $8,500 Building $17,700 | $26,200 (+8.26%) Land $8,500 Building $17,700 |
| 2022 | $160.00 | $24,200 Land $8,500 Building $15,700 | $24,200 Land $8,500 Building $15,700 |
| 2020 | $168.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 E Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 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 505 E Water 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 | BERNE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,388 people · EPA ID IN5201001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) 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 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Watch TV Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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