56550 Mars Dr, Elkhart, IN 46516 Property Records

Elkhart County property record for 56550 Mars Dr, Elkhart, IN 46516

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.199 acres (8,668 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$89,300 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,444 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2023 Second Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-05-12-303-005.000-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-05-12-303-005.000-001`
Alternative APN	`0512303005001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,248 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,496 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,248 sqft
Basement Area	1,248 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,668 sqft (0.199 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 79 ft wide
View / Lot	Extra Front

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Frame Porch
Porch Area	128 sqft
Patio Area	280 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	56550 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 96
Legal Subdivision	ELPACO MANOR 2ND
Legal Block	303
Legal Lot Number	96
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Township / Civil Division	BAUGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1042
Census Tract	1402

Owner

56550 Mars Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Elkhart County records, as of December 29, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	56550 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BANK NA
Mar 7, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK
Jun 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 6, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202114702
Prior Transfer Date	May 17, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000004702
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Property Address	56550 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005946
Date	Mar 8, 2021
Instrument	2021-05946

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	244 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2041

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Property Address	56550 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003572
Date	Mar 7, 2023
Instrument	2023-03572

Lender

Name	DISCOVER BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GREENWOOD, DE 19950

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 7, 2038

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ELKHART IN
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2021
Property Address	56550 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631
Document Number	0000004702
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 22
Instrument Date	May 17, 2021
Instrument	2021-14702
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023
Title Company	METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56550 MARS DR, ELKHART, IN 46516-1631

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004703
Date	Jun 4, 2021
Instrument	2021-14703

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Elkhart County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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		$192,800 (+7.65%) Land $24,500 Building $168,300	$192,800 (+7.65%) Land $24,500 Building $168,300
2024	$1,444.00	$179,100 (+12.08%) Land $24,500 Building $154,600	$179,100 (+12.08%) Land $24,500 Building $154,600
2023		$159,800 (+10.74%) Land $24,500 Building $135,300	$159,800 (+10.74%) Land $24,500 Building $135,300
2022	$1,141.00	$144,300 Land $24,500 Building $119,800	$144,300 Land $24,500 Building $119,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 56550 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 56550 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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