Wells County property record for 718 Forester Dr, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,702 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,335 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $181,300 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-05-27-502-036.000-011 |
| Primary APN | 90-05-27-502-036.000-011 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,702 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,002 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,335 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 109 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 994 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001581131 |
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| Street Address | 718 FORESTER DR |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-1260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELL BROOK ESTATES SECTION II LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELL BROOK ESTATES SECTION II |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 40400 |
718 Forester Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2019.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 FORESTER DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-1260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THREE RIVERS FCU |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193352 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020193352 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 718 FORESTER DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-1260 |
| Document Number | 0020193352 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20193352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 718 FORESTER DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-1260 |
| Document Number | 0020193353 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20193353 |
| Name | THREE RIVERS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 718 FORESTER DR, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-1260 |
| Document Number | 0020191784 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2025 property tax bill for 718 Forester Dr was $4,188 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.1% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Township |
| Unified School District | Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,188.00 (+11.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $442,000 Land $30,000 Building $412,000 | $442,000 Land $30,000 Building $412,000 |
| 2024 | $3,771.00 | ||
| 2023 | $382,300 (+14.19%) Land $29,300 Building $353,000 | $382,300 (+14.19%) Land $29,300 Building $353,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,776.00 | $334,800 Land $29,300 Building $305,500 | $334,800 Land $29,300 Building $305,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 718 Forester Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 risk around 718 Forester Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT serves 10,298 people · EPA ID IN5290001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Craigville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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