Vanderburgh County property record for 259 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,304 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,575 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,200 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,977 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111-00-22-0050-01 |
| Primary APN | 111-00-22-0050-01 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,320 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 2,504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,575 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01822751688 |
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| Street Address | 259 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | EVANSVILLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47713-1567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GOODSELLS ENL PT LOTS 1 TO 4 BL 7 SEC 32-6-10 |
| Legal Range | 10 |
| Legal Township | 6 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOODSELLS ENLARGEMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | VANDERBURGH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PIGEON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Washington Avenue Historic District listed 1980 · 711 contributing resources · NRIS 80000073 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
259 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Vanderburgh County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 WASHINGTON AVE, EVANSVILLE, IN 47713-1567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201225051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Washington Ave was $1,977 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Vanderburgh County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vanderburgh County |
| County Subdivision | Pigeon Township |
| Municipality | Evansville City |
| Unified School District | Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,977.00 (-2.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $203,900 Land $19,700 Building $184,200 | $203,900 Land $19,700 Building $184,200 |
| 2024 | $2,021.00 (-8.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,212.00 (+18.61%) | $183,700 (+14.24%) Land $15,100 Building $168,600 | $183,700 (+14.24%) Land $15,100 Building $168,600 |
| 2022 | $1,865.00 (+7.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $160,800 Land $15,100 Building $145,700 | $160,800 Land $15,100 Building $145,700 |
| 2021 | $1,730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 28, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 259 Washington Ave 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 | EVANSVILLE WATER UTILITY serves 182,444 people · EPA ID IN5282002 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 636 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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