Jennings County property record for 55 Gaines St, Vernon, IN 47282
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $484 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-12-02-330-016.000-013 |
| Primary APN | 40-12-02-330-016.000-013 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001023613 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 GAINES ST |
| City | VERNON |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47282 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | 138 TOWN OF VERNON |
| Jurisdiction | JENNINGS IN |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Vernon Historic District listed 1976 · 45 contributing resources · NRIS 76000024 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
55 Gaines St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Jennings County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 GAINES ST, VERNON, IN 47282 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 202438560 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Gaines St was $484, up 25.4% from the year before.
Source: Jennings County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings County |
| County Subdivision | Vernon Township |
| Municipality | Vernon Town |
| Unified School District | Jennings County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $484.00 (+25.39%) | $24,200 Land $9,200 Building $15,000 | $24,200 Land $9,200 Building $15,000 |
| 2024 | $386.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,300 (+4.57%) Land $9,200 Building $9,100 | $18,300 (+4.57%) Land $9,200 Building $9,100 | |
| 2022 | $807.00 | $17,500 Land $9,200 Building $8,300 | $17,500 Land $9,200 Building $8,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Gaines St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 1, 2015 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And |
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 55 Gaines St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | NORTH VERNON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,500 people · EPA ID IN5240008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2021 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Jan 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Southeastern Indiana REMC.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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