Wells County property record for 527 E Townley St, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,856 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-08-04-505-141.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 90-08-04-505-141.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,132 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,856 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001538395 |
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| Street Address | 527 E TOWNLEY ST |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-3715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RW & JW TOWNLEYS SOUTH ADD LOTS 144/145 (4-Q) |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 144 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
527 E Townley St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Wells County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 E TOWNLEY ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK BERNIE |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020202285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Property Address | 527 E TOWNLEY ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20181065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181065 |
| Name | FIRST BANK BERNIE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 527 E TOWNLEY ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3715 |
| Document Number | 0020202285 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20202285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 527 E TOWNLEY ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-3715 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 527 E Townley St was $1,233 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,233.00 (+3.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $166,600 Land $19,800 Building $146,800 | $166,600 Land $19,800 Building $146,800 |
| 2024 | $1,191.00 | ||
| 2023 | $144,000 (+12.59%) Land $19,800 Building $124,200 | $144,000 (+12.59%) Land $19,800 Building $124,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,239.00 | $127,900 Land $12,200 Building $115,700 | $127,900 Land $12,200 Building $115,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 E Townley St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 527 E Townley St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 200 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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