DeKalb County property record for 5397 Co Rd 51, Waterloo, IN 46793
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 39.5 acres (1,720,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-03-29-300-005.000-005 |
| Primary APN | 17-03-29-300-005.000-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 1,720,620 sqft (39.5 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Account Number | 040329300005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5397 CR 51 |
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46793 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | PT SE1/4 SW1/4 SECTION 29 TWP 35 RANGE 14 ACRES 39.5000 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
5397 Co Rd 51, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5353 COUNTY ROAD 20, WATERLOO, IN 46793-9748 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Property Address | 5397 CR 51, WATERLOO, IN 46793 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201806376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201806376 |
| Name | BEACON CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUBURN, IN 46706 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5397 Co Rd 51 was $1,454, down 2.3% 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 | $1,454.00 (-2.28%) | $118,200 (+6.78%) Land $117,700 Building $500 | $118,200 (+6.78%) Land $117,700 Building $500 |
| 2024 | $1,488.00 (+3.91%) | $110,700 (+16.28%) Land $110,700 | $110,700 (+16.28%) Land $110,700 |
| 2023 | $1,432.00 (-9.14%) | $95,200 (+23%) Land $95,200 | $95,200 (+23%) Land $95,200 |
| 2022 | $1,576.00 | $77,400 Land $77,400 | $77,400 Land $77,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5397 Co Rd 51 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 5397 Co Rd 51 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 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 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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