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$310,650
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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $315,000 on Oct 7, 2025

486 JEFFERSON ST

FORTVILLE, IN 46040
0
Baths
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$311K
$278K low$343K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$315,000 · Oct 7, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,747 (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.$279,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Fortville Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
H
Mount Vernon High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Mount Vernon Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 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

486 Jefferson 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 75% of homes in Fortville 46040
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% 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
$155K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 25% 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$310,650
CheaperTypical $485,075Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

How 486 Jefferson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFortville 46040Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,65025% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac5% of homes5% of homes

About 486 Jefferson St

How much is 486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN is $310,650 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $278,407 to $342,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN last sell?

486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN last sold on Oct 7, 2025 for $315,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN?

486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN is assigned to Fortville Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Mount Vernon High School (high); 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 486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN compare to other homes in Fortville 46040?

Among the 6,782 homes in Fortville 46040, it is worth more than 25% of them ($310,650 against a typical $485,075) and its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.3 ac). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 49% 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 486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 486 Jefferson St, Fortville, IN was $2,747. The county assessed it at $279,000.

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