Clay County property record for 48 E N 5th St, Carbon, IN 47837
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $19 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012-00170-00 |
| Primary APN | 012-00170-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,204 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,400 ft deep x 800 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00000016141 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 E NORTH 5TH ST |
| City | CARBON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KERRS 3RD CARBON LTS 8,9 MP 136.0000002.0000 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN BUREN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 40300 |
Source: Clay County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 77, CARBON, IN 47837-0077 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20194289327 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay County |
| County Subdivision | Van Buren Township |
| Municipality | Carbon Town |
| Unified School District | Clay Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19.00 (-74.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,800 (+33.51%) Land $5,000 Building $46,800 | $51,800 (+33.51%) Land $5,000 Building $46,800 |
| 2024 | $74.00 (-11.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $38,800 (-) Land $5,000 Building $33,800 | $38,800 (-) Land $5,000 Building $33,800 |
| 2023 | $84.00 (+18.31%) | $38,800 (-2.76%) Land $5,000 Building $33,800 | $38,800 (-2.76%) Land $5,000 Building $33,800 |
| 2022 | $71.00 (-34.26%) | $39,900 Land $5,000 Building $34,900 | $39,900 Land $5,000 Building $34,900 |
| 2021 | $108.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CARBON WATER CORPORATION serves 1,088 people · EPA ID IN5211002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from BRAZIL CITY WATER WORKS |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Joink Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Endeavor Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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