Tippecanoe County property record for 5227 E 550 S, La Fayette, IN 47909
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 3.39 acres (147,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,572 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 79-12-19-300-016.000-012 |
| Primary APN | 79-12-19-300-016.000-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 147,799 sqft (3.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Poultry House | Poultry House |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5227 E 550 S |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47909-9308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | FR PT W SW SEC 19 TWP 22 R3 3.393 A |
| Legal Range | 3 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TIPPECANOE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
5227 E 550 S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Tippecanoe County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5227 E 550 S, LAFAYETTE, IN 47909-9308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200410110 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Tippecanoe County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Township |
| Unified School District | Tippecanoe School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,300 (-1.7%) Land $36,600 Building $159,700 | $196,300 (-1.7%) Land $36,600 Building $159,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,572.00 (+55.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $199,700 (+2.83%) Land $36,600 Building $163,100 | $199,700 (+2.83%) Land $36,600 Building $163,100 |
| 2023 | $1,658.00 (+7.31%) | $194,200 (+12.32%) Land $36,600 Building $157,600 | $194,200 (+12.32%) Land $36,600 Building $157,600 |
| 2022 | $1,545.00 | $172,900 Land $36,600 Building $136,300 | $172,900 Land $36,600 Building $136,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5227 E 550 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 17, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 5227 E 550 S 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mulberry Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Tipmont REMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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