Jay County property record for 524 S Franklin St, Dunkirk, IN 47336
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,451 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,142 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 130-810315-600012 |
| Primary APN | 130-810315-600012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,061 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,061 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,451 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 130-810315-600012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 S FRANKLIN ST |
| City | DUNKIRK |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47336-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S PT LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 16 OP LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS ADD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8,19 |
| Jurisdiction | JAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 963300 |
524 S Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Jay County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 S FRANKLIN ST, DUNKIRK, IN 47336-1406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202511653 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009283128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 S Franklin St was $1,142, up 63.1% 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 | $1,142.00 (+63.14%) | $30,200 (+6.71%) Land $6,400 Building $23,800 | $30,200 (+6.71%) Land $6,400 Building $23,800 |
| 2024 | $700.00 (+4.01%) | $28,300 (+5.2%) Land $6,400 Building $21,900 | $28,300 (+5.2%) Land $6,400 Building $21,900 |
| 2023 | $673.00 (-2.32%) | $26,900 Land $6,400 Building $20,500 | $26,900 Land $6,400 Building $20,500 |
| 2022 | $689.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 S Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2019
| 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.
The area around 524 S Franklin 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 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Watch TV Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
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