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$173,600$193 / 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 94How 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

206 S MERRILL ST

FORTVILLE, IN 46040
2
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$174K
$164K low$184K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,935 (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.$135,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,900

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyHANCOCK
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 60 ft²Porch · 72 ft²

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

E
Fortville Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Mount Vernon High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Mount Vernon Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Mount Vernon Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46040These 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.40
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.139
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,005
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.688 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,171
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148,579
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

206 S Merrill 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 97% of homes in Fortville 46040
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Hancock County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Fortville 46040
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Fortville 46040
  • Older than 96% of homes in Fortville 46040

What homes are worth in Fortville 46040

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

This home
$157K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Fortville 46040.

How it measures up in Fortville 46040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fortville 46040.

Estimated value$173,600
CheaperTypical $476,010Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,801 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 2008Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 206 S Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFortville 46040Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,6003% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19378% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19364% of homes6% of homes

About 206 S Merrill St

How much is 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN is $173,600 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $163,553 to $183,647. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN last sell?

206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN?

206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN built?

206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN?

206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN is assigned to Fortville Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Mount Vernon High School (high), rated A-; Mount Vernon Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Mount Vernon Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN compare to other homes in Fortville 46040?

Among the 6,782 homes in Fortville 46040, it is worth more than 3% of them ($173,600 against a typical $476,010), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($193 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 2% of them (900 ft² against a typical 2,801 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1936 against a typical 2008). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 7% 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 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 206 S Merrill St, Fortville, IN was $2,935. The county assessed it at $135,900.

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