170 E Brown St, Vernon, IN 47282 Property Records

Jennings County property record for 170 E Brown St, Vernon, IN 47282

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,596 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Feb 2007)
Tax Bill$2,027 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN40-12-02-330-035.000-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN40-12-02-330-035.000-013
Alternative APNs
  • 00001023675
  • 0120013100

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,596 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area3,596 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 132 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area672 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number00001023675
Street Address170 E BROWN ST
CityVERNON
StateIN
Zip47282
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionVERNON 7, 8
Legal SubdivisionTOEN OF VERNON
JurisdictionJENNINGS IN
Township / Civil DivisionVERNON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2038
Census Tract960200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Vernon Historic District
listed 1976 · 45 contributing resources · NRIS 76000024

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Jennings County records, as of June 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 563, VERNON, IN 47282-0563
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 31, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007987
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jennings County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyJennings County
County SubdivisionVernon Township
MunicipalityVernon Town
Unified School DistrictJennings County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,027.00 (-4.52%) Homeowner's exemption$225,300 (+17.34%) Land $16,600 Building $208,700$225,300 (+17.34%) Land $16,600 Building $208,700
2024$2,123.00 (+22.58%)
2023$192,000 (+9.84%) Land $16,600 Building $175,400$192,000 (+9.84%) Land $16,600 Building $175,400
2022$1,732.00 Homeowner's exemption$174,800 Land $16,600 Building $158,200$174,800 Land $16,600 Building $158,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 1, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1997–2011)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2011 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNORTH VERNON WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 6,500 people · EPA ID IN5240008
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2021
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2020
Treatment and ProcedureSanitary survey deficiency not corrected
Jan 2022
Monitoring and Reporting9
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Southeastern Indiana REMC.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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