Adams County property record for 5503 E State Rd 218, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2,400 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 3.65 acres (159,342 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,196 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-09-33-300-003.000-002 |
| Primary APN | 01-09-33-300-003.000-002 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 159,342 sqft (3.65 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Other |
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| Account Number | 01644447304 |
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| Street Address | 5503 E STATE ROAD 218 |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-9228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SE COR E/2 SW SEC 33 (3.658A) |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
5503 E State Rd 218, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Adams County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5503 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202444796 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 5503 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2025003680 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025003680 |
| Name | THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5503 E State Rd 218 was $2,196 with a homeowner's exemption, up 17.3% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Blue Creek Township |
| Unified School District | South Adams Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,196.00 (+17.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $245,300 Land $27,800 Building $217,500 | $245,300 Land $27,800 Building $217,500 |
| 2024 | $1,872.00 (-7.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,017.00 (+4.67%) | $211,800 (+0.95%) Land $21,500 Building $190,300 | $211,800 (+0.95%) Land $21,500 Building $190,300 |
| 2022 | $1,927.00 | $209,800 Land $21,300 Building $188,500 | $209,800 Land $21,300 Building $188,500 |
| 2020 | $1,660.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5503 E State Rd 218 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 5503 E State Rd 218 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Wabash Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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