Clay County property record for 404 N Forest Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,600 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $503 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-02571-00 |
| Primary APN | 018-02571-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 896 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 750 ft deep x 1,200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000020898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 404 N FOREST AVE |
| City | BRAZIL |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47834-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHATTUCK 7TH S 1/2 LOT 32 S 1/2 LOT 33 MP 003.0640002.0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32,33 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZIL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Meridian-Forest Historic District listed 1997 · 233 contributing resources · NRIS 97000600 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
404 N Forest Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2010.
Source: Clay County records, as of June 23, 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 | PO BOX 182, BRAZIL, IN 47834-0182 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20101658788 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 N Forest Ave was $503, up 14.3% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay County |
| County Subdivision | Brazil Township |
| Municipality | Brazil City |
| Unified School District | Clay Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $503.00 (+14.32%) | $32,900 Land $11,200 Building $21,700 | $32,900 Land $11,200 Building $21,700 |
| 2024 | $440.00 (-67.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,335.00 (+60.46%) | $79,700 (+2.84%) Land $8,400 Building $71,300 | $79,700 (+2.84%) Land $8,400 Building $71,300 |
| 2022 | $832.00 (-30.38%) | $77,500 Land $8,400 Building $69,100 | $77,500 Land $8,400 Building $69,100 |
| 2021 | $1,195.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 404 N Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2011
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 404 N Forest Ave 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 | BRAZIL CITY WATER WORKS serves 12,000 people · EPA ID IN5211001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Joink Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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