518 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714 Property Records

Wells County property record for 518 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.173 acres (7,536 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$164,920 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$349 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2013 Mortgage
Mar 2025 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN90-08-04-517-010.000-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN90-08-04-517-010.000-004
Alternative APNs
  • 00001539529
  • 0100817600

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,329 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,329 sqft
Basement Area202 sqft
Unfinished Basement202 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,536 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Dimensions151 ft deep x 50 ft wide
TerrainHigh
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number00001539529
Street Address518 E CENTRAL AVE
CityBLUFFTON
StateIN
Zip46714-2613
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWILSON'S ADD LOT 4 (4-M)
Legal SubdivisionWILSONS ADD
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionWELLS IN
Township / Civil DivisionHARRISON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1044
Census Tract40500

Owner

Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 31, 2013Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
IAB FINANCIAL BANK
Mar 31, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROFRED FCU
Feb 22, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 6, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THREE RIVERS FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 31, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 31, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 22, 2022
Deed Document Number2025956
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWELLS IN
Property Address518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number000137/336
DateMay 31, 2013
Book Page137/336
Lender
NameIAB FINANCIAL BANK
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressMARKLE, IN 46770
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2028

March 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWELLS IN
Recording DateMar 31, 2025
Property Address518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613
Document Number0020250956
Map ReferencePB 2 PG 76
Instrument DateMar 20, 2025
Instrument20250956
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2026
Title CompanyMETROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613

Mortgage

Document Number0020250957
DateMar 31, 2025
Instrument20250957
Lender
NamePROFRED FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2055

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWELLS IN
Recording DateFeb 22, 2022
Property Address518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613
Document Number0020220753
Map ReferencePB 2 PG 76
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2022
Instrument20220753
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6642 N STATE ROAD 1, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9650

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWELLS IN
Recording DateOct 6, 2021
Property Address518 E CENTRAL AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2613
Document Number0020214558
Map ReferencePB 2 PG 76
Instrument DateOct 4, 2021
Instrument20214558
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressIN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6642 N STATE ROAD 1, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9650
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0020214559
DateOct 6, 2021
Instrument20214559
Lender
NameTHREE RIVERS FCU
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
MunicipalityBluffton City
CountyWells County
County SubdivisionHarrison Township
Unified School DistrictBluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims15 (1985–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 15
Most Recent ClaimJun 2015 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jul 2003 · 10 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT
serves 10,298 people · EPA ID IN5290001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 623 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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