Jennings County property record for 259 E Walnut St, North Vernon, IN 47265
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,760 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,881 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-09-34-310-066.000-004 |
| Primary APN | 40-09-34-310-066.000-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,760 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 21 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001005549 |
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| Street Address | 259 E WALNUT ST |
| City | NORTH VERNON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47265-1515 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | N V PT 48 C N V PT 46 C |
| Jurisdiction | JENNINGS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
259 E Walnut St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2010.
Source: Jennings County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8455 N COUNTY ROAD 200 E, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265-4102 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20102587 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JENNINGS IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 259 E WALNUT ST, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265-1515 |
| Document Number | 2023001989 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8955 N COUNTY ROAD 200 E, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JENNINGS IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 259 E WALNUT ST, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265-1515 |
| Document Number | 2023001984 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001984 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 259 E WALNUT ST, NORTH VERNON, IN 47265-1515 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 E Walnut St was $1,881, up 22% 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 | $1,881.00 (+21.98%) | $62,700 Land $8,200 Building $54,500 | $62,700 Land $8,200 Building $54,500 |
| 2024 | $1,542.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,400 (+0.95%) Land $8,200 Building $34,200 | $42,400 (+0.95%) Land $8,200 Building $34,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,260.00 | $42,000 Land $8,200 Building $33,800 | $42,000 Land $8,200 Building $33,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 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 259 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 |
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