DeKalb County property record for 5242 Co Rd 16, Waterloo, IN 46793
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 3.84 acres (167,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,800 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-03-29-100-001.000-005 |
| Primary APN | 17-03-29-100-001.000-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 167,270 sqft (3.84 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Pool Area | 352 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 112 sqft |
| Lean-To | 512 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 040329100001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5242 COUNTY ROAD 16 |
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46793-9752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT W1/2 W1/2 NW1/4 SECTION 29 TWP 35 RANGE 14 ACRES 3.8400 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
5242 Co Rd 16 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 COUNTY ROAD 16, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROFED FCU |
| May 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROFED FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20182369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Property Address | 5242 COUNTY ROAD 16, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9752 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202101755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101755 |
| Name | PROFED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5242 COUNTY ROAD 16, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9752 |
| Document Number | 201802369 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201802369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5242 COUNTY ROAD 16, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9752 |
| Document Number | 201802370 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201802370 |
| Name | PROFED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 Co Rd 16 was $1,106, up 27.4% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Hamilton Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,106.00 (+27.42%) | $219,800 (+19.52%) Land $54,100 Building $165,700 | $219,800 (+19.52%) Land $54,100 Building $165,700 |
| 2024 | $868.00 (+10.43%) | $183,900 (+6.61%) Land $49,100 Building $134,800 | $183,900 (+6.61%) Land $49,100 Building $134,800 |
| 2023 | $786.00 (+2.08%) | $172,500 (+14.01%) Land $45,500 Building $127,000 | $172,500 (+14.01%) Land $45,500 Building $127,000 |
| 2022 | $770.00 | $151,300 Land $39,600 Building $111,700 | $151,300 Land $39,600 Building $111,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5242 Co Rd 16 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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 5242 Co Rd 16 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Watch TV.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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