523 E Main St, Butler, IN 46721 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 523 E Main St, Butler, IN 46721

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$115,600 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,101 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-07-01-378-018.000-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-07-01-378-018.000-027`
Alternative APN	`230701378018`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,326 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,326 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	352 sqft
Basement Area	280 sqft
Unfinished Basement	280 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1860
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	832 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Lean-To	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	230701378018
Street Address	523 E MAIN ST
City	BUTLER
State	IN
Zip	46721-1415
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	EGNEWS THIRD ADDITION LOT 227
Legal Subdivision	EGNEW S THIRD ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	227
Jurisdiction	DE KALB IN
Township / Civil Division	WILMINGTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2025
Census Tract	20300

Owner

523 E Main St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2023.

Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	2940 CAMBRIA RD, HILLSDALE, MI 49242-9017
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BEACON CU
Jun 19, 2017	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 19, 2017	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 13, 2017	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
May 26, 2010	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP
Aug 9, 2005	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLECORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20236480
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DE KALB IN
Property Address	523 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202205324
Date	Aug 18, 2022
Instrument	202205324

Lender

Name	BEACON CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	AUBURN, IN 46706

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 15, 2037

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB IN
Recording Date	Jun 19, 2017
Property Address	523 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415
Document Number	201703147
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 77
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	201703147
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5451 COUNTY ROAD 68, SPENCERVILLE, IN 46788-9703

June 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB IN
Recording Date	Jun 19, 2017
Property Address	523 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415
Document Number	0201703147
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 77
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	201703147
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5451 COUNTY ROAD 68, SPENCERVILLE, IN 46788-9703

April 2017: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB IN
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2017
Property Address	523 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415
Document Number	0201701850
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 77
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2017
Instrument	201701850
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3476 STATEVIEW BLVD, FORT MILL, SC 29715-7203
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2010: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB IN
Recording Date	May 26, 2010
Property Address	523 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415
Document Number	0201002533
Map Reference	MB3 PG77
Instrument Date	May 13, 2010
Instrument	201002533
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2026
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	523 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415

Mortgage

Document Number	0201002534
Date	May 26, 2010
Instrument	201002534

Lender

Name	POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP
Type	Lending Institution
Address	GRANDVILLE, MI 49418

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2040

August 2005: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB IN
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2005
Property Address	523 E MAIN ST, BUTLER, IN 46721-1415
Document Number	0020506396
Map Reference	MB3 PG77
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2005
Instrument	20506396
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2026
Title Company	INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLECORP

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	2220 LANE 150 HAMILTON LK, HAMILTON, IN 46742-9330

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 E Main St was $2,101, up 11.5% from the year before.

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	DeKalb County
County Subdivision	Wilmington Township
Municipality	Butler City
Unified School District	DeKalb County Eastern Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,101.00 (+11.52%)	$113,000 (+2.54%) Land $17,400 Building $95,600	$113,000 (+2.54%) Land $17,400 Building $95,600
2024	$1,884.00 (+17.6%)	$110,200 (+28.44%) Land $15,900 Building $94,300	$110,200 (+28.44%) Land $15,900 Building $94,300
2023	$1,602.00 (+6.37%)	$85,800 (+7.38%) Land $14,900 Building $70,900	$85,800 (+7.38%) Land $14,900 Building $70,900
2022	$1,506.00	$79,900 Land $13,600 Building $66,300	$79,900 Land $13,600 Building $66,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 523 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 27, 2018 · 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	1 in force

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

The area around 523 E Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	BUTLER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,700 people · EPA ID IN5217003
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Aug 2023
Lead	8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	4 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Surf Internet Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
Watch TV Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies.

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