Clay County property record for 517 E Mechanic St, Brazil, IN 47834
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-02450-00 |
| Primary APN | 018-02450-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Basement Area | 313 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 313 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,200 ft deep x 600 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00000020773 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 E MECHANIC ST |
| City | BRAZIL |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47834-3253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEWARTS 1ST W 1/2 LOT 23 W 1/2 LOT 24 MP 003.0810003.0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZIL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
517 E Mechanic St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Clay County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 672 E ROSEDALE RD, ROSEDALE, IN 47874-7200 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E Mechanic St was $1,652, up 37.4% 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 | $1,652.00 (+37.44%) | $119,800 Land $6,600 Building $113,200 | $119,800 Land $6,600 Building $113,200 |
| 2024 | $1,202.00 (-7.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,294.00 (+6.94%) | $78,800 (+4.23%) Land $6,600 Building $72,200 | $78,800 (+4.23%) Land $6,600 Building $72,200 |
| 2022 | $1,210.00 (-0.82%) | $75,600 Land $6,600 Building $69,000 | $75,600 Land $6,600 Building $69,000 |
| 2021 | $1,220.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 E Mechanic St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 517 E Mechanic 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 94% of the US · lower than 63% 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 | 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 353 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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