Randolph County property record for 978 E Short St, Winchester, IN 47394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.622 acres (27,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 021-00547-00 |
| Primary APN | 021-00547-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,094 sqft (0.622 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00000017394 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 978 E SHORT ST |
| City | WINCHESTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47394-9390 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT NO PT NE 21-20-14 .382 A LOT NO 75'X138.22' NE 21-20-14 .24 A |
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 951700 |
Source: Randolph County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 E SHORT ST, WINCHESTER, IN 47394-9390 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 20204315 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020183406 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 978 E SHORT ST, WINCHESTER, IN 47394-9390 |
| Document Number | 0020204315 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20204315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 978 E SHORT ST, WINCHESTER, IN 47394-9390 |
| Document Number | 0020204316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20204316 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 978 E SHORT ST, WINCHESTER, IN 47394-9390 |
| Document Number | 0020183406 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20183406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 948 E SHORT ST, WINCHESTER, IN 47394-9390 |
Source: Randolph County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph County |
| County Subdivision | White River Township |
| Municipality | Winchester City |
| Unified School District | Randolph Central School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434.00 (-33.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,200 (-2.54%) Land $13,800 Building $55,400 | $69,200 (-2.54%) Land $13,800 Building $55,400 |
| 2024 | $653.00 (-1.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $71,000 (+7.58%) Land $9,600 Building $61,400 | $71,000 (+7.58%) Land $9,600 Building $61,400 | |
| 2022 | $660.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,000 Land $9,600 Building $56,400 | $66,000 Land $9,600 Building $56,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 4, 2013
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 78% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - WINCHESTER private · serves 5,405 people · EPA ID IN5268003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| NLBC Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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