DeKalb County property record for 917 E 1st St, Auburn, IN 46706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,754 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,900 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,365 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-06-29-480-007.000-025 |
| Primary APN | 17-06-29-480-007.000-025 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,754 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 180629480007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 E 1ST ST |
| City | AUBURN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46706-1939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORD PLACE LOT 30 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORD PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IN |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
917 E 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 E 1ST ST, AUBURN, IN 46706-1939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002703 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 E 1st St was $1,365, down 6.6% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Municipality | Auburn City |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County Central United School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,365.00 (-6.57%) | $193,500 (+0.57%) Land $18,300 Building $175,200 | $193,500 (+0.57%) Land $18,300 Building $175,200 |
| 2024 | $1,461.00 (+14.86%) | $192,400 (+6.77%) Land $18,100 Building $174,300 | $192,400 (+6.77%) Land $18,100 Building $174,300 |
| 2023 | $1,272.00 (-3.78%) | $180,200 (+9.15%) Land $16,800 Building $163,400 | $180,200 (+9.15%) Land $16,800 Building $163,400 |
| 2022 | $1,322.00 | $165,100 Land $15,200 Building $149,900 | $165,100 Land $15,200 Building $149,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 27, 2018 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 917 E 1st St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AUBURN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 12,800 people · EPA ID IN5217001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024–2026) 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Auburn Essential Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, Verizon, Watch TV.
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