Johnson County property record for 398 E Adams St, Franklin, IN 46131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,053 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,750 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51001432019/00 |
| Primary APN | 51001432019/00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,552 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,053 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 84 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001088277 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 398 E ADAMS ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46131-1859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HICKS & TILTON #8 ADD PT LOT 6 MP FRANKLIN COMMUNI |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 611000 |
398 E Adams St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2009.
Source: Johnson County records, as of October 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2301 WHISPERING DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46239-9678 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20091285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 398 E Adams St was $5,750, up 27.2% from the year before.
Source: Johnson County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Municipality | Franklin City |
| Unified School District | Franklin Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,750.00 (+27.21%) | $232,800 (+20.5%) Land $11,000 Building $221,800 | $232,800 (+20.5%) Land $11,000 Building $221,800 |
| 2024 | $4,520.00 (+19.39%) | $193,200 (+13.85%) Land $11,000 Building $182,200 | $193,200 (+13.85%) Land $11,000 Building $182,200 |
| 2023 | $3,786.00 (+5.61%) | $169,700 (+17.44%) Land $11,000 Building $158,700 | $169,700 (+17.44%) Land $11,000 Building $158,700 |
| 2022 | $3,585.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,500 Land $11,000 Building $133,500 | $144,500 Land $11,000 Building $133,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 398 E Adams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · 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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 398 E Adams St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY private · serves 86,813 people · EPA ID IN5241005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 466 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: JC Fiber.
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