Adams County property record for 555 E Water St, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,281 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $299 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-08-33-401-026.000-010 |
| Primary APN | 01-08-33-401-026.000-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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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 | 1,281 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,281 sqft |
| Basement Area | 586 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 586 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,184 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 261 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01608034364 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 E WATER ST |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-1234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN SPRUNGER'S OUTLOT 14 S 132' OF E 62' |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN SPRUNGER ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
555 E Water St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 E WATER ST, BERNE, IN 46711-1234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20158921070 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 555 E WATER ST, BERNE, IN 46711-1234 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020002051 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020002051 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 E Water St was $299 with a homeowner's exemption, down 28.1% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Monroe Township |
| Municipality | Berne City |
| Unified School District | South Adams Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299.00 (-28.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,500 Land $9,900 Building $58,600 | $68,500 Land $9,900 Building $58,600 |
| 2024 | $416.00 (+3.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $403.00 (+15.47%) | $58,400 (+8.55%) Land $9,900 Building $48,500 | $58,400 (+8.55%) Land $9,900 Building $48,500 |
| 2022 | $349.00 | $53,800 Land $9,900 Building $43,900 | $53,800 Land $9,900 Building $43,900 |
| 2020 | $263.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 555 E Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2014
| 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 555 E Water 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 | BERNE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,388 people · EPA ID IN5201001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) 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 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Watch TV Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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