Benton County property record for 604 E 5th St, Fowler, IN 47944 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
| Square Footage | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,428 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,686.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 004-00464-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,474 sqft 1st Floor |
| Attic Area | 1,484 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 1,474 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,428 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 132 ft x 79 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 00000986240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 604 E 5TH ST |
| City | FOWLER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47944-1513 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OP LOTS 1281 TO 1286 INCL E 79X23 EA EXCEPT SO 6' OF 1286 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF FOWLER |
| Legal Lot Number | 1281 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Minor Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 100200 |
Source: Benton County records · APN 004-00464-00
Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 604 E 5TH ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage to Cover Down Payment NEIGHBORS BANK |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 01, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20241231 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Property Address | 604 E 5TH ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1513 |
| Document Number | 2024001231 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | From Affidavit or Verified |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 604 E 5TH ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1513 |
| Document Number | 2024001233 |
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| Date | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001233 |
| Name | NEIGHBORS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage to Cover Down Payment |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2034 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 604 E 5TH ST, FOWLER, IN 47944-1513 |
| Document Number | 2020001436 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020001436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | E 5TH ST, FOWLER, IN 47944 |
| Document Number | 2020001437 |
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| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020001437 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: Benton County records · Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | Fowler Town |
| Unified School District | Benton Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,686.00 (-13.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,900 (+9.74%) Land $13,000 Building $154,900 | $167,900 (+9.74%) Land $13,000 Building $154,900 |
| 2024 | $1,952.00 (+13.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,713.00 (+30.56%) | $153,000 (+30.1%) Land $11,500 Building $141,500 | $153,000 (+30.1%) Land $11,500 Building $141,500 |
| 2022 | $1,312.00 | $117,600 Land $11,500 Building $106,100 | $117,600 Land $11,500 Building $106,100 |
604 E 5th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Benton County (18007C), updated October 2, 2012
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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