Adams County property record for 609 Short St, Decatur, IN 46733
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,296 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02-34-301-084.000-014 |
| Primary APN | 01-02-34-301-084.000-014 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,076 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,316 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 35 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01238510803 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 SHORT ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46733-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT W 65' OF E 132' N/2 NUTTMANS NW OUTLOT 256 |
| Legal Subdivision | J D NUTTMANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 256 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ROOT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 30300 |
609 Short St is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2018 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 SHORT ST, DECATUR, IN 46733-1230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 2018005170 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 609 SHORT ST, DECATUR, IN 46733-1230 |
| Document Number | 2018005170 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018005170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Short St was $1,296 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Root Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | North Adams Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,296.00 (-3.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,000 Land $15,100 Building $128,900 | $144,000 Land $15,100 Building $128,900 |
| 2024 | $1,344.00 (-46.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,511.00 (+647.32%) | $125,500 (+8.38%) Land $15,100 Building $110,400 | $125,500 (+8.38%) Land $15,100 Building $110,400 |
| 2022 | $336.00 | $115,800 Land $15,100 Building $100,700 | $115,800 Land $15,100 Building $100,700 |
| 2020 | $322.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2014 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 609 Short St 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 |
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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 | DECATUR WATER DEPARTMENT serves 9,900 people · EPA ID IN5201002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2024) 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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Watch TV.
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