56514 Mars Dr, Elkhart, IN 46516 Property Records

Elkhart County property record for 56514 Mars Dr, Elkhart, IN 46516

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.151 acres (6,578 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$760 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-05-12-303-002.000-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-05-12-303-002.000-001`
Alternative APN	`0512303002001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	960 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	960 sqft
Flooring	Concrete/Cement

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,578 sqft (0.151 acres)
Lot Dimensions	101 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0512303002001
Old Parcel Number	0512303002001
Street Address	56514 MARS DR
City	ELKHART
State	IN
Zip	46516-1631
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ZO01
Legal Description	ELPACO MANOR S 50FT LOT 59 N 15FT LOT 60 END EX TRI SE COR LOT 58
Legal Subdivision	ELPACO MANOR
Legal Block	303
Legal Lot Number	59,60,5
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Township / Civil Division	BAUGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1042
Census Tract	1402

Owner

56514 Mars Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.

Source: Elkhart County records, as of March 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	56514 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 10, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Nov 26, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 26, 2018
Deed Sale	Nov 26, 2018
Prior Sale	Oct 3, 2014
Deed Document Number	0000004203
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Property Address	56514 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56514 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003092
Date	Aug 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-13092

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	304 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Recording Date	Nov 26, 2018
Property Address	56514 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Document Number	0000004203
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 16
Instrument Date	Nov 7, 2018
Instrument	2018-24203
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2021
Title Company	HAMILTON TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56514 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004204
Date	Nov 26, 2018
Instrument	2018-24204

Lender

Name	PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Elkhart County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Elkhart County
County Subdivision	Baugo Township
Unified School District	Baugo Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$122,200 (+4.98%) Land $21,400 Building $100,800	$122,200 (+4.98%) Land $21,400 Building $100,800
2024	$760.00	$116,400 (+11.39%) Land $21,400 Building $95,000	$116,400 (+11.39%) Land $21,400 Building $95,000
2023		$104,500 (+1%) Land $21,400 Building $83,100	$104,500 (+1%) Land $21,400 Building $83,100
2022	$543.00	$95,000 Land $21,400 Building $73,600	$95,000 Land $21,400 Building $73,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 56514 Mars Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 22, 2024 · 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	10 in force

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

The area around 56514 Mars Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ELKHART PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES serves 46,455 people · EPA ID IN5220008
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Surf Internet Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Fourway, Mercury Fiber.

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