Jennings County property record for 159 E Walnut St, North Vernon, IN 47265
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 992 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.027 acres (1,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,227 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-09-34-310-075.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 40-09-34-310-075.000-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,180 sqft (0.027 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 59 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001005567 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 E WALNUT ST |
| City | NORTH VERNON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47265-1513 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | N V PT 30 B N V PT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH VERNON |
| Jurisdiction | JENNINGS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
159 E Walnut St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2011.
Source: Jennings County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 E APACHE TRL, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265-7928 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20112866 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 E Walnut St was $1,227, up 20.6% from the year before.
Source: Jennings County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Municipality | North Vernon City |
| Unified School District | Jennings County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,227.00 (+20.65%) | $40,900 Land $5,900 Building $35,000 | $40,900 Land $5,900 Building $35,000 |
| 2024 | $1,017.00 | ||
| 2023 | $33,600 (+0.9%) Land $5,900 Building $27,700 | $33,600 (+0.9%) Land $5,900 Building $27,700 | |
| 2022 | $999.00 | $33,300 Land $5,900 Building $27,400 | $33,300 Land $5,900 Building $27,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 E Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 1, 2015 · 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 Claims | 2 (1979–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1982 · 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 159 E Walnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | NORTH VERNON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,500 people · EPA ID IN5240008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2021 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Jan 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Southeastern Indiana Rural Telephone Cooperative, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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