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$71,233$88 / 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 52How 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

686 E MAIN ST

BUTLER, IN 46721
3
Beds
1
Baths
808 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.
0.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
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

$71K
$37K low$105K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$836 (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.$91,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,400

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.39
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
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.30 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.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.75
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.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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 · 96 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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 46721These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,416
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,396
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,344
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

686 E Main 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Butler 46721

What homes are worth in Butler 46721

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

This home
$67K$520K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Butler 46721.

How it measures up in Butler 46721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Butler 46721.

Estimated value$71,233
CheaperTypical $186,711Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,561 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 686 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeButler 46721DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,2333% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8821% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than808 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.75 ac52% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than196543% of homes38% of homes

About 686 E Main St

How much is 686 E Main St, Butler, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 E Main St, Butler, IN is $71,233 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $37,289 to $105,177. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 E Main St, Butler, IN last sell?

686 E Main St, Butler, IN last sold on Jun 2, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 E Main St, Butler, IN?

686 E Main St, Butler, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 808 square feet of living space and a 0.75-acre lot.

When was 686 E Main St, Butler, IN built?

686 E Main St, Butler, IN was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 686 E Main St, Butler, IN compare to other homes in Butler 46721?

Among the 1,865 homes in Butler 46721, it is worth more than 3% of them ($71,233 against a typical $186,711), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($88 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 2% of them (808 ft² against a typical 1,561 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.75 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1965 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than almost no 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 686 E Main St, Butler, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 E Main St, Butler, IN was $836. The county assessed it at $91,400.

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