DeKalb County property record for 6697 Co Rd 40, Butler, IN 46721
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,174 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 114 acres (4,985,181 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,089 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-07-23-400-001.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 17-07-23-400-001.000-026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,174 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,985,181 sqft (114 acres) |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Granary | 530 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Other |
| Account Number | 150723400001 |
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| Street Address | 6697 COUNTY ROAD 40 |
| City | BUTLER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46721-9576 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PT W 3/4 SE1/4 SECTION 23 TWP 34 RANGE 14 ACRES 114.444 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOY-NEWCOMER |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
6697 Co Rd 40, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6697 COUNTY ROAD 40, BUTLER, IN 46721-9576 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20252104 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201904922 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6697 COUNTY ROAD 40, BUTLER, IN 46721-9576 |
| Document Number | 201904922 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201904922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6697 COUNTY ROAD 40, BUTLER, IN 46721-9576 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6697 Co Rd 40 was $5,089, up 34% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Wilmington Township |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County Eastern Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,089.00 (+33.99%) | $490,000 Land $224,600 Building $265,400 | $490,000 Land $224,600 Building $265,400 |
| 2024 | $3,798.00 (+3.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,653.00 (-6.6%) | $454,500 (+19.89%) Land $181,300 Building $273,200 | $454,500 (+19.89%) Land $181,300 Building $273,200 |
| 2022 | $3,911.00 | $379,100 Land $155,900 Building $223,200 | $379,100 Land $155,900 Building $223,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6697 Co Rd 40 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 27, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 6697 Co Rd 40 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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