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$51,762$44 / 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 53How 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
Last sold for $17,500 on Jun 30, 2017

537 S FRANKLIN AVE

MONTPELIER, IN 47359
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,175 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.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$52K
$27K low$76K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,500 · Jun 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$265 (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.$76,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBLACKFORD
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
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
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 · 120 ft²

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.

M
Blackford Junior/Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.6 mi
E
Blackford Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 7.7 mi

District: Blackford County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 47359These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.153
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.0%
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.2,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.46 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,076
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,843
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

537 S Franklin Ave 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 95% of homes in Montpelier 47359
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Montpelier 47359
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Montpelier 47359
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Montpelier 47359

What homes are worth in Montpelier 47359

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

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$39K$467K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Montpelier 47359.

How it measures up in Montpelier 47359

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montpelier 47359.

Estimated value$51,762
CheaperTypical $121,704Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$44
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,175 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 537 S Franklin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontpelier 47359Blackford County
Estimated valuepricier than$51,7625% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4410% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,175 ft²19% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac21% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than197042% of homes53% of homes

About 537 S Franklin Ave

How much is 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN is $51,762 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $27,471 to $76,053. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN last sell?

537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN last sold on Jun 30, 2017 for $17,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN?

537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,175 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN built?

537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN?

537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN is assigned to Blackford Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated C+; Blackford Primary School (elementary). All sit in Blackford County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN compare to other homes in Montpelier 47359?

Among the 1,254 homes in Montpelier 47359, it is worth more than 5% of them ($51,762 against a typical $121,704), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($44 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,175 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1970 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Blackford County, it is worth more than 10% 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 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 S Franklin Ave, Montpelier, IN was $265. The county assessed it at $76,500.

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