Wells County property record for 917 Summit Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,376 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $173,800 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,250 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-08-03-300-033.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 90-08-03-300-033.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,376 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 876 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001544152 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46714-2833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 03-26-12 PT SW SW 0.47A (3-N) |
| Jurisdiction | WELLS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 40500 |
917 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2013.
Source: Wells County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 SUMMIT AVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714-2833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 152 / 306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 Summit Ave was $2,250 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.5% 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 | Harrison Township |
| Unified School District | Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,250.00 (+5.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $264,400 Land $47,800 Building $216,600 | $264,400 Land $47,800 Building $216,600 |
| 2024 | $2,132.00 | ||
| 2023 | $234,100 (+13.04%) Land $41,600 Building $192,500 | $234,100 (+13.04%) Land $41,600 Building $192,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,525.00 | $207,100 Land $32,600 Building $174,500 | $207,100 Land $32,600 Building $174,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Summit Ave 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 | 4 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 917 Summit Ave 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 200 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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