Wells County property record for 518 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,536 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,920 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $349 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2013 Mortgage Mar 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-08-04-517-010.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 90-08-04-517-010.000-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,329 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Basement Area | 202 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,536 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001539529 |
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| Street Address | 518 E CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-2613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILSON'S ADD LOT 4 (4-M) |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSONS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2013 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IAB FINANCIAL BANK |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROFRED FCU |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THREE RIVERS FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025956 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 000137/336 |
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| Date | May 31, 2013 |
| Book Page | 137/336 |
| Name | IAB FINANCIAL BANK |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MARKLE, IN 46770 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613 |
| Document Number | 0020250956 |
| Map Reference | PB 2 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613 |
| Document Number | 0020250957 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250957 |
| Name | PROFRED FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613 |
| Document Number | 0020220753 |
| Map Reference | PB 2 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6642 N STATE ROAD 1, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9650 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613 |
| Document Number | 0020214558 |
| Map Reference | PB 2 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20214558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6642 N STATE ROAD 1, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9650 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0020214559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20214559 |
| Name | THREE RIVERS FCU |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $349.00 (-76.29%) | $81,600 (-28.73%) Land $10,700 Building $70,900 | $81,600 (-28.73%) Land $10,700 Building $70,900 |
| 2024 | $1,472.00 (-12.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $114,500 (+16.36%) Land $18,500 Building $96,000 | $114,500 (+16.36%) Land $18,500 Building $96,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,690.00 | $98,400 Land $11,000 Building $87,400 | $98,400 Land $11,000 Building $87,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1985–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% 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 | 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 623 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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