Wells County property record for 8744 N 500 E, Ossian, IN 46777
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,188 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,616 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,001 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-02-23-100-003.000-008 |
| Primary APN | 90-02-23-100-003.000-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,660 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 73,616 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,689 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 00001558935 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8744 N 500 E |
| City | OSSIAN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46777-9203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 23-28-12 1.690A E 250' MID PT E/2 N E N OF DITCH |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
8744 N 500 E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1998.
Source: Wells County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8744 N 500 E, OSSIAN, IN 46777-9203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8744 N 500 E was $2,001 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14% from the year before.
Source: Wells County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells County |
| County Subdivision | Jefferson Township |
| Unified School District | Northern Wells Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,001.00 (+14.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $327,500 Land $43,000 Building $284,500 | $327,500 Land $43,000 Building $284,500 |
| 2024 | $1,755.00 | ||
| 2023 | $267,200 (+11.75%) Land $43,000 Building $224,200 | $267,200 (+11.75%) Land $43,000 Building $224,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,454.00 | $239,100 Land $30,700 Building $208,400 | $239,100 Land $30,700 Building $208,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8744 N 500 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8744 N 500 E 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 96% of the US · lower than 73% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TWN Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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