Adams County property record for 517 E Water St, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,075 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-08-33-401-067.000-010 |
| Primary APN | 01-08-33-401-067.000-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,072 sqft |
| Basement Area | 225 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 225 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,892 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01342981539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 E WATER ST |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-1234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN SPRUNGER OUTLOT 13 E 76' |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
517 E Water St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E WATER ST, BERNE, IN 46711-1234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E Water St was $1,075 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,075.00 (+2.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,700 Land $11,600 Building $110,100 | $121,700 Land $11,600 Building $110,100 |
| 2024 | $1,051.00 (+14.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $917.00 (+7.13%) | $102,400 (+3.54%) Land $11,600 Building $90,800 | $102,400 (+3.54%) Land $11,600 Building $90,800 |
| 2022 | $856.00 | $98,900 Land $11,600 Building $87,300 | $98,900 Land $11,600 Building $87,300 |
| 2020 | $721.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 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 517 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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