56538 Mars Dr, Elkhart, IN 46516 Property Records

Elkhart County property record for 56538 Mars Dr, Elkhart, IN 46516

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.223 acres (9,757 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,355 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-05-12-303-004.000-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-05-12-303-004.000-001`
Alternative APN	`0512303004001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,152 sqft
Basement Area	864 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Subfloor
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,757 sqft (0.223 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	384 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0512303004001
Old Parcel Number	0512303004001
Street Address	56538 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 2ND LOT 95
Legal Subdivision	ELPACO MANOR
Legal Block	303
Legal Lot Number	95
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Township / Civil Division	BAUGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1042
Census Tract	1402

Owner

56538 Mars Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	56538 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 23, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GVC MORTGAGE INC
Oct 10, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 23, 2018
Deed Sale	Jul 23, 2018
Prior Sale	Oct 10, 2017
Deed Document Number	0000004815
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Property Address	56538 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005888
Date	Sep 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-25888

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2018
Property Address	56538 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Document Number	0000004815
Map Reference	MB8 PG22
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2018
Instrument	2018-14815
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2021
Title Company	MERIDIAN 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	56538 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004816
Date	Jul 23, 2018
Instrument	2018-14816

Lender

Name	GVC MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

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

October 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Recording Date	Oct 10, 2017
Property Address	56538 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Document Number	0000001838
Map Reference	MB8 PG22
Instrument Date	Oct 3, 2017
Instrument	2017-21838
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2021
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	202 S MICHIGAN AVE # 300, 300, SAGINAW, MI 48602-2022

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001839
Date	Oct 10, 2017
Instrument	2017-21839

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

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		$179,400 (+4.91%) Land $24,700 Building $154,700	$179,400 (+4.91%) Land $24,700 Building $154,700
2024	$1,355.00	$171,000 (+11.98%) Land $24,700 Building $146,300	$171,000 (+11.98%) Land $24,700 Building $146,300
2023		$152,700 (+10.57%) Land $24,700 Building $128,000	$152,700 (+10.57%) Land $24,700 Building $128,000
2022	$1,114.00	$138,100 Land $24,700 Building $113,400	$138,100 Land $24,700 Building $113,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 56538 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 56538 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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