Wells County property record for 540 E Morse St, Markle, IN 46770 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
| Square Footage | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,675.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 90-04-06-200-012.000-017 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,866 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,515 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,515 sqft Unfinished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 641 sqft Garage |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft Shed |
| Gazebo | 144 sqft Gazebo |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Account Number | 00001600793 |
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| Street Address | 540 E MORSE ST |
| City | MARKLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46770-9516 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 06-27-11 1.32A MID PT SW & NW S OF HWY (6-K) |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Minor Civil Division | ROCKCREEK |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
Source: Wells County records · APN 90-04-06-200-012.000-017
Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E MORSE ST, MARKLE, IN 46770-9516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| Jun 01, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 08, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 08, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020222449 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 E MORSE ST, MARKLE, IN 46770-9516 |
| Document Number | 0000001246 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261246 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust, 212 |
| Address | 540 E MORSE ST, MARKLE, IN 46770-9516 |
| Document Number | 0000001246, |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261246 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.01% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Document includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date. |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 E MORSE ST, MARKLE, IN 46770-9516 |
| Document Number | 0020222449 |
| Map Reference | BK 141 PG 124 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20222449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 E MORSE ST, 540, MARKLE, IN 46770-9516 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 E MORSE ST, MARKLE, IN 46770-9516 |
Source: Wells County records · Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Rockcreek Township |
| Municipality | Markle Town |
| Unified School District | Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,675.00 (-0.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $380,000 (+16.35%) Land $74,100 Building $305,900 | $380,000 (+16.35%) Land $74,100 Building $305,900 |
| 2024 | $3,683.00 (+39.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $326,600 (+27.43%) Land $63,200 Building $263,400 | $326,600 (+27.43%) Land $63,200 Building $263,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,644.00 | $256,300 Land $34,300 Building $222,000 | $256,300 Land $34,300 Building $222,000 |
540 E Morse St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Wells County (18179C), updated September 30, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
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| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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