LaGrange County property record for 721 E Lake St, Topeka, IN 46571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,144 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.654 acres (28,488 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,625 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2007 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-11-30-300-001.100-006 |
| Primary APN | 44-11-30-300-001.100-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 957 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 957 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,488 sqft (0.654 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 199 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 00007189549 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 721 E LAKE ST |
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46571-9570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | D & S MARTIN ADDITION LOT 1 .654 AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEARSPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
721 E Lake St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: LaGrange County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 E LAKE ST, TOPEKA, IN 46571-9570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAGRANGE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Property Address | 721 E LAKE ST, TOPEKA, IN 46571-9570 |
| Document Number | 0007090426 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Instrument | 07090426 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Document Number | 0007090427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Instrument | 07090427 |
| Name | CITIMORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 721 E Lake St was $2,505 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: LaGrange County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange County |
| County Subdivision | Clearspring Township |
| Municipality | Topeka Town |
| Unified School District | Westview School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,505.00 (-0.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $267,000 Land $25,000 Building $242,000 | $267,000 Land $25,000 Building $242,000 |
| 2024 | $2,520.00 | ||
| 2023 | $226,600 (+1%) Land $22,700 Building $203,900 | $226,600 (+1%) Land $22,700 Building $203,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,113.00 | $206,000 Land $19,000 Building $187,000 | $206,000 Land $19,000 Building $187,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 721 E Lake St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2013 · 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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 721 E Lake St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | TOPEKA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,178 people · EPA ID IN5244008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LigTel Communications Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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