Porter County property record for 972 Baums Bridge Rd, Kouts, IN 46347
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 1.9 acres (82,764 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Feb 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-15-23-400-002.000-013 |
| Primary APN | 64-15-23-400-002.000-013 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 82,764 sqft (1.9 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Lean-To | 209 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Other |
| Account Number | 00000960679 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 13000051230 |
| Street Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD |
| City | KOUTS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46347-9714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PAR IN SE W OF RD DESC DR379 P190 23-33-6 1.9A DITCH |
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 51102 |
972 Baums Bridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Porter County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Affidavit, Transfer GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000003625 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000006387 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-006387 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Document Number | 0000003624 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-003624 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD # 92, 92, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Document Number | 0000003625 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-003625 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000003626 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-003626 |
| Name | CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Document Number | 0000003623 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-003623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTER IN |
| Property Address | 972 BAUMS BRIDGE RD, KOUTS, IN 46347-9714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000018336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-018336 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2034 |
Source: Porter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter County |
| County Subdivision | Pleasant Township |
| Unified School District | East Porter County School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,100 Land $65,200 Building $80,900 | $146,100 Land $65,200 Building $80,900 | |
| 2024 | $918.00 (-3.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $953.00 (+3.14%) | $132,700 Land $50,100 Building $82,600 | $132,700 Land $50,100 Building $82,600 |
| 2022 | $924.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 972 Baums Bridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 25, 2025 · 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 | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1993 |
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 972 Baums Bridge Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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