Wells County property record for 517 Beth Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $217 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-08-05-501-040.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 90-08-05-501-040.000-004 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001533552 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 BETH AVE |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-2204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRIBOLET & DAUGHERTY 45/46 (5-M) |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 40600 |
517 Beth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Wells County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 BETH AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Beth Ave was $217 with a homeowner's exemption, down 20.8% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Harrison Township |
| Unified School District | Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217.00 (-20.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,900 Land $15,000 Building $53,900 | $68,900 Land $15,000 Building $53,900 |
| 2024 | $274.00 | ||
| 2023 | $64,200 (+0.16%) Land $15,000 Building $49,200 | $64,200 (+0.16%) Land $15,000 Building $49,200 | |
| 2022 | $252.00 | $64,100 Land $14,800 Building $49,300 | $64,100 Land $14,800 Building $49,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Beth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016
| 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.
The area around 517 Beth Ave 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 | BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT serves 10,298 people · EPA ID IN5290001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) 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 443 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Craigville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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