Clay County property record for 512 N Forest Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $538 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-01145-00 |
| Primary APN | 018-01145-00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 737 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 737 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,200 ft deep x 500 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000019428 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 512 N FOREST AVE |
| City | BRAZIL |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47834-1720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHATTUCK 6TH N 1/3 LOT 32 N 1/3 LOT 33 MP 003.0500007.0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32,33 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZIL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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.
512 N Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Clay County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 N FOREST AVE, BRAZIL, IN 47834-1720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202134443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 N Forest Ave was $538 with a homeowner's exemption, up 42% 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 | $538.00 (+41.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,000 Land $7,400 Building $108,600 | $116,000 Land $7,400 Building $108,600 |
| 2024 | $379.00 (-7.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $410.00 (-5.53%) | $95,900 (+2.79%) Land $7,400 Building $88,500 | $95,900 (+2.79%) Land $7,400 Building $88,500 |
| 2022 | $434.00 (+309.43%) | $93,300 Land $7,400 Building $85,900 | $93,300 Land $7,400 Building $85,900 |
| 2021 | $106.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 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 512 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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