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$149,569$178 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

502 WALNUT ST

FORTVILLE, IN 46040
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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

$150K
$139K low$160K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,374 (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.$152,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,000

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.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.Above-Ground Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 160 ft²Patio · 406 ft²Porch · 130 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 School
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Mount Vernon Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 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

502 Walnut 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 98% of homes in Fortville 46040
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Hancock County
  • Among the smallest homes in Fortville 46040
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Fortville 46040
  • Older than 94% 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
$156K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 2% 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$149,569
CheaperTypical $472,283Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,820 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 2008Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 502 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFortville 46040Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,5692% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17866% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac29% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than19476% of homes8% of homes

About 502 Walnut St

How much is 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN is $149,569 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $138,927 to $160,211. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN last sell?

502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN?

502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN built?

502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN?

502 Walnut 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 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN compare to other homes in Fortville 46040?

Among the 6,785 homes in Fortville 46040, it is worth more than 2% of them ($149,569 against a typical $472,283), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($178 against a typical $165), it is bigger than almost none of them (840 ft² against a typical 2,820 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1947 against a typical 2008). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 3% 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 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Walnut St, Fortville, IN was $1,374. The county assessed it at $152,000.

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