Adams County property record for 9861 S 500 E, Geneva, IN 46740
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1,182 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,356 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-12-21-301-004.002-006 |
| Primary APN | 01-12-21-301-004.002-006 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,334 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Lean-To | 972 sqft |
| Heating System | Other |
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| Account Number | 00305657320 |
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| Street Address | 9861 S 500 E |
| City | GENEVA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46740-9149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | REPLAT OF LOT #2 CHRIS Q SCHWARTZ SUBD LOT 2-A SEC 21 (5A) |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRIS Q SCHWARTZ SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-A |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5029 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
9861 S 500 E, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9861 S 500 E, GENEVA, IN 46740-9149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 9861 S 500 E, GENEVA, IN 46740-9149 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202020000358 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202020000358 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9861 S 500 E was $2,356 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Jefferson Township |
| Unified School District | South Adams Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,356.00 (+3.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $243,900 Land $28,100 Building $215,800 | $243,900 Land $28,100 Building $215,800 |
| 2024 | $2,272.00 (-1.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,300.00 (-0.43%) | $220,200 (-0.32%) Land $27,300 Building $192,900 | $220,200 (-0.32%) Land $27,300 Building $192,900 |
| 2022 | $2,310.00 | $220,900 Land $25,900 Building $195,000 | $220,900 Land $25,900 Building $195,000 |
| 2020 | $1,963.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9861 S 500 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2014 · 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 Claims | 2 (2003–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · river or lake 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.
The area around 9861 S 500 E 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wabash Communications.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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