Adams County property record for 259 E Franklin St, Berne, IN 46711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,392 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $441 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-11-04-101-264.000-018 |
| Primary APN | 01-11-04-101-264.000-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,392 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00270888883 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 E FRANKLIN ST |
| City | BERNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46711-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 42ND ADD LOT 361 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORTY SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 361 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WABASH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
259 E Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Adams County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 E FRANKLIN ST, BERNE, IN 46711-2203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061344 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 E Franklin St was $441 with a homeowner's exemption, up 114.1% from the year before.
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 | $441.00 (+114.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,700 Land $9,000 Building $76,700 | $85,700 Land $9,000 Building $76,700 |
| 2024 | $206.00 (+27.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $161.00 (+11.81%) | $72,800 (+4.45%) Land $9,000 Building $63,800 | $72,800 (+4.45%) Land $9,000 Building $63,800 |
| 2022 | $144.00 | $69,700 Land $9,000 Building $60,700 | $69,700 Land $9,000 Building $60,700 |
| 2020 | $115.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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.
The area around 259 E Franklin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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