Adams County property record for 255 E Franklin St, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,392 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,500 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,954 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Oct 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-11-04-101-087.000-018 |
| Primary APN | 01-11-04-101-087.000-018 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,392 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01427228063 |
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| Street Address | 255 E FRANKLIN ST |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 42ND ADD LOT 362 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORTY SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 362 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WABASH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4585 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9483 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20114105 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 255 E FRANKLIN ST, BERNE, IN 46711-2203 |
| Document Number | 2024001291 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4585 E STATE ROAD 218, BERNE, IN 46711-9483 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 255 E FRANKLIN ST, BERNE, IN 46711-2203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017004047 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017004047 |
| Name | FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERNE, IN 46711 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Property Address | 255 E FRANKLIN ST, BERNE, IN 46711-2203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2018000274 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000274 |
| Name | FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERNE, IN 46711 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Wabash Township |
| Municipality | Berne City |
| Unified School District | South Adams Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,954.00 (+7.6%) | $97,700 (+16.87%) Land $9,000 Building $88,700 | $97,700 (+16.87%) Land $9,000 Building $88,700 |
| 2024 | $1,816.00 (+7.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,688.00 (+5.5%) | $83,600 (+4.5%) Land $9,000 Building $74,600 | $83,600 (+4.5%) Land $9,000 Building $74,600 |
| 2022 | $1,600.00 (+11.11%) | $80,000 Land $9,000 Building $71,000 | $80,000 Land $9,000 Building $71,000 |
| 2020 | $1,440.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2014 · 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 | 4 (1998–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BERNE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,388 people · EPA ID IN5201001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Watch TV Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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