Jay County property record for 140 E Palace St, Dunkirk, IN 47336
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 592 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $842 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 130-930201-800012 |
| Primary APN | 130-930201-800012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 444 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 444 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,532 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 130-930201-800012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 E PALACE ST |
| City | DUNKIRK |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47336-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 PURDOMS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | PURDOMS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 963300 |
140 E Palace St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Jay County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3589 E STATE ROAD 26, PORTLAND, IN 47371-7618 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 E Palace St was $842, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Jay County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay County |
| County Subdivision | Richland Township |
| Municipality | Dunkirk City |
| Unified School District | Jay School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $842.00 (+1.08%) | $35,300 (+1.44%) Land $4,400 Building $30,900 | $35,300 (+1.44%) Land $4,400 Building $30,900 |
| 2024 | $833.00 (+4.65%) | $34,800 (+5.78%) Land $4,400 Building $30,400 | $34,800 (+5.78%) Land $4,400 Building $30,400 |
| 2023 | $796.00 (-10.26%) | $32,900 Land $4,400 Building $28,500 | $32,900 Land $4,400 Building $28,500 |
| 2022 | $887.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 E Palace St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 140 E Palace St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DUNKIRK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,305 people · EPA ID IN5238001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 361 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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