Decatur County property record for 509 E Bennett St, Westport, IN 47283
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,316 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,665 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-04004-01 |
| Primary APN | 016-04004-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,316 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,316 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 948 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 470 sqft |
| Patio Area | 404 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000017120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 E BENNETT ST |
| City | WESTPORT |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47283-9797 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SE 1/4 SW 1/4 31-9-9. 0.85 A. |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IN |
| Township / Civil Division | SANDCREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 969500 |
509 E Bennett St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2013.
Source: Decatur County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E BENNETT ST, WESTPORT, IN 47283-9797 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013648 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E Bennett St was $1,665 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur County |
| County Subdivision | Sandcreek Township |
| Municipality | Westport Town |
| Unified School District | Decatur County Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,665.00 (+2.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $235,800 Land $32,700 Building $203,100 | $235,800 Land $32,700 Building $203,100 |
| 2024 | $1,618.00 (+2.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,582.00 (+4.42%) | $199,200 Land $25,900 Building $173,300 | $199,200 Land $25,900 Building $173,300 |
| 2022 | $1,515.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 E Bennett St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 509 E Bennett 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 93% of the US · above 45% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WESTPORT WATER COMPANY serves 1,725 people · EPA ID IN5216005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Mar 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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