Newton County property record for 517 W Main St, Brook, IN 47922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,800 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,053 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-12-19-112-007.000-007 |
| Primary APN | 56-12-19-112-007.000-007 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Solar |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000007295 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 W MAIN ST |
| City | BROOK |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47922-8839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4 & 5 BLK 2 SELL'S ADD BROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | SELL'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | IROQUOIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
517 W Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Newton County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 W MAIN ST, BROOK, IN 47922-8839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20247531 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 W Main St was $1,053 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Brook Town |
| County | Newton County |
| County Subdivision | Iroquois Township |
| Unified School District | South Newton School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,053.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,000 Land $13,500 Building $103,500 | $117,000 Land $13,500 Building $103,500 |
| 2023 | $97,900 (+6.88%) Land $13,500 Building $84,400 | $97,900 (+6.88%) Land $13,500 Building $84,400 | |
| 2022 | $91,600 Land $13,500 Building $78,100 | $91,600 Land $13,500 Building $78,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2003–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 517 W Main 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 | BROOK WATER UTILITY serves 986 people · EPA ID IN5256002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Vertical Horizon Networks.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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