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$128,518$127 / 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 80How 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

12 E HOWARD ST

SIMS, IN 46986
3
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.
0.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
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

$129K
$103K low$154K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$697 (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.$119,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGRANT
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.89
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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 · 192 ft²

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

E
Converse Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.2 mi
H
Oak Hill High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
M
Oak Hill Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.8 mi

District: Oak Hill United School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46986These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,218
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

12 E Howard 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Swayzee 46986
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Grant County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Swayzee 46986
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Grant County

What homes are worth in Swayzee 46986

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

This home
$69K$411K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Swayzee 46986.

How it measures up in Swayzee 46986

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swayzee 46986.

Estimated value$128,518
CheaperTypical $181,393Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 12 E Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwayzee 46986Grant County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,51822% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12772% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²8% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.89 ac59% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than196149% of homes50% of homes

About 12 E Howard St

How much is 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN is $128,518 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $102,794 to $154,242. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN last sell?

12 E Howard St, Sims, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN?

12 E Howard St, Sims, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.89-acre lot.

When was 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN built?

12 E Howard St, Sims, IN was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN?

12 E Howard St, Sims, IN is assigned to Converse Elementary School (elementary); Oak Hill High School (high), rated B; Oak Hill Junior High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Oak Hill United School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN compare to other homes in Swayzee 46986?

Among the 783 homes in Swayzee 46986, it is worth more than 22% of them ($128,518 against a typical $181,393), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($127 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.89 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1961 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Grant County, it is worth more than 45% of 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 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 E Howard St, Sims, IN was $697. The county assessed it at $119,700.

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