Jay County property record for 497 E Washington St, Dunkirk, IN 47336
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,037 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 130-930201-400012 |
| Primary APN | 130-930201-400012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 130-930201-400012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 E WASHINGTON ST |
| City | DUNKIRK |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47336-1370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 COLES ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | COLES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | JAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 963300 |
497 E Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Jay County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 E WASHINGTON ST, DUNKIRK, IN 47336-1370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 E Washington St was $2,037, down 21.8% from the year before.
Source: Jay County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay County |
| County Subdivision | Richland Township |
| Municipality | Dunkirk City |
| Unified School District | Jay School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,037.00 (-21.77%) | $44,600 (+7.21%) Land $4,900 Building $39,700 | $44,600 (+7.21%) Land $4,900 Building $39,700 |
| 2024 | $2,604.00 (+181.51%) | $41,600 (+6.12%) Land $4,900 Building $36,700 | $41,600 (+6.12%) Land $4,900 Building $36,700 |
| 2023 | $925.00 (-27.9%) | $39,200 (+5.38%) Land $4,900 Building $34,300 | $39,200 (+5.38%) Land $4,900 Building $34,300 |
| 2022 | $1,283.00 | $37,200 Land $4,900 Building $32,300 | $37,200 Land $4,900 Building $32,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 E Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2019 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · 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.
The area around 497 E Washington St 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 |
|---|
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 | DUNKIRK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,305 people · EPA ID IN5238001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| 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 361 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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