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$133,737$133 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1040 HESS ST

PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$134K
$121K low$147K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,850 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$103,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHENDRICKS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 200 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Van Buren Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Plainfield Community Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Plainfield Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46168These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,250 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,765
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,652
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

1040 Hess St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Plainfield 46168
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Plainfield 46168
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Hendricks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Hendricks County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Plainfield 46168

What homes are worth in Plainfield 46168

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$170K$625K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Plainfield 46168.

How it measures up in Plainfield 46168

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 46168.

Estimated value$133,737
CheaperTypical $331,087Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1040 Hess St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 46168Hendricks County
Estimated valuepricier than$133,737almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13310% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²6% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac37% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than19528% of homes8% of homes

About 1040 Hess St

How much is 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN is $133,737 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $120,726 to $146,748. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN last sell?

1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN last sold on Aug 31, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN?

1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN built?

1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN?

1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN is assigned to Van Buren Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Plainfield Community Middle School (middle), rated A; Plainfield High School (high), rated A. All sit in Plainfield Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN compare to other homes in Plainfield 46168?

Among the 12,259 homes in Plainfield 46168, it is worth more than almost none of them ($133,737 against a typical $331,087), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($133 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1952 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Hendricks County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 Hess St, Plainfield, IN was $1,850. The county assessed it at $103,800.

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