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$73,268$69 / 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 92How 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

8975 S MAIN ST

PETROLEUM, IN 46778
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,060 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$73K
$67K low$79K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$930 (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.$84,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyWELLS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Southern Wells Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.8 mi
M
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.8 mi

District: Southern Wells Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46778These 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.42
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.159
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.2.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.0.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,917
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,141
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

8975 S 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 Wells County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Wells County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Wells County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Wells County

What homes are worth in Wells County

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

This home
$24K$165K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Wells County.

How it measures up in Wells County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wells County.

Estimated value$73,268
CheaperTypical $243,144Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,731 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 8975 S Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,268almost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$695% of homes
Living areabigger than1,060 ft²10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197544% of homes

About 8975 S Main St

How much is 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN is $73,268 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $67,356 to $79,180. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN last sell?

8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN?

8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,060 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN built?

8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN?

8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN is assigned to Southern Wells Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Southern Wells Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN compare to other homes in Wells County?

Among the 10,553 homes in Wells County, it is worth more than almost none of them ($73,268 against a typical $243,144), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($69 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,060 ft² against a typical 1,731 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1975 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8975 S Main St, Petroleum, IN was $930. The county assessed it at $84,000.

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