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245 W RAILROAD ST

WATERLOO, IN 46793
0
Baths
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$685 (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.$29,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 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.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Waterloo Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Dekalb Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Dekalb High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Dekalb County Central United School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 46793These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
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.4,414
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,868
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,098
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

245 W Railroad 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Waterloo 46793
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Waterloo 46793

How it measures up in Waterloo 46793

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterloo 46793.

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 245 W Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterloo 46793DeKalb County
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac28% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than199879% of homes77% of homes

About 245 W Railroad St

When did 245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN last sell?

245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN built?

245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

What schools serve 245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN?

245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN is assigned to Waterloo Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Dekalb Middle School (middle), rated B+; Dekalb High School (high). All sit in Dekalb County Central United School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN compare to other homes in Waterloo 46793?

Among the 1,610 homes in Waterloo 46793, its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1998 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 W Railroad St, Waterloo, IN was $685. The county assessed it at $29,500.

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