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MELCHING

OSSIAN, IN 46777
0
Baths
5.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15 (2025)

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt)
CountyWELLS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.39
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

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

E
Ossian Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Norwell Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Norwell High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Northern Wells Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46777These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.6,665
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.115 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,337
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,022
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.55%

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How this home compares

Melching 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Ossian 46777
  • Older than 76% of homes in Ossian 46777

How it measures up in Ossian 46777

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ossian 46777.

Lot size5.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How Melching ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOssian 46777Wells County
Lot sizebigger than5.39 ac90% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196924% of homes30% of homes

About Melching

When did Melching, Ossian, IN last sell?

Melching, Ossian, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Melching, Ossian, IN built?

Melching, Ossian, IN was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

What schools serve Melching, Ossian, IN?

Melching, Ossian, IN is assigned to Ossian Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Norwell Middle School (middle), rated A-; Norwell High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Northern Wells Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Melching, Ossian, IN compare to other homes in Ossian 46777?

Among the 2,458 homes in Ossian 46777, its lot is bigger than 90% of them (5.39 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1969 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 Melching, Ossian, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for Melching, Ossian, IN was $15.

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