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$141,078$85 / 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 84How 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

309 E HOWARD ST

SIMS, IN 46986
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,668 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$141K
$119K low$164K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,682 (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.$101,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,900

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.1969
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
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
Converse Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.2 mi
H
Oak Hill High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi
M
Oak Hill Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.7 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

309 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 70% of homes in Swayzee 46986
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Swayzee 46986
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Swayzee 46986
  • Older than 92% 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
$66K$411K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$141,078
CheaperTypical $180,870Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,668 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 309 E Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwayzee 46986Grant County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,07830% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8527% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,668 ft²47% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac10% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than191012% of homes8% of homes

About 309 E Howard St

How much is 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN is $141,078 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $118,618 to $163,538. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN last sell?

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

How big is 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN?

309 E Howard St, Sims, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,668 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN built?

309 E Howard St, Sims, IN was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN?

309 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 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN compare to other homes in Swayzee 46986?

Among the 783 homes in Swayzee 46986, it is worth more than 30% of them ($141,078 against a typical $180,870), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($85 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,668 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1910 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Grant County, it is worth more than 50% 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 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 E Howard St, Sims, IN was $2,682. The county assessed it at $101,900.

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