LaGrange County property record for 701 Defiance St, Howe, IN 46746 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,874 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $69 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-02-30-300-001.071-012 |
| Primary APN | 44-02-30-300-001.071-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,874 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00001024561 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 701 DEFIANCE ST |
| City | HOWE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46746-1006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF LIMA LOT 243 & S 15' LOT 242 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIMA VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 243,242 |
| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: LaGrange County records · APN 44-02-30-300-001.071-012
Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 DEFIANCE ST, HOWE, IN 46746-1006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: LaGrange County records · Assessment roll updated June 19, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange County |
| County Subdivision | Lima Township |
| Unified School District | Lakeland 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 | $69.00 (+15%) Homeowner's exemption | $127,900 (+8.94%) Land $22,900 Building $105,000 | $127,900 (+8.94%) Land $22,900 Building $105,000 |
| 2024 | $60.00 (+445.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $117,400 (+9.62%) Land $20,800 Building $96,600 | $117,400 (+9.62%) Land $20,800 Building $96,600 | |
| 2022 | $11.00 | $107,100 Land $16,000 Building $91,100 | $107,100 Land $16,000 Building $91,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, LaGrange County (18087C), updated December 6, 2013 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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