Jay County property record for 720 E Walnut St, Portland, IN 47371
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-120405-600014 |
| Primary APN | 072-120405-600014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 072-120405-600014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 E WALNUT ST |
| City | PORTLAND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47371-2025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 HAWKINS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWKINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | JAY IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 963000 |
720 E Walnut St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2015.
Source: Jay County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4475 N US HIGHWAY 27, PORTLAND, IN 47371-7969 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20156050325 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 E Walnut St was $918, down 28.4% from the year before.
Source: Jay County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay County |
| County Subdivision | Wayne Township |
| Municipality | Portland City |
| Unified School District | Jay School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $918.00 (-28.45%) | $43,900 (+8.4%) Land $8,400 Building $35,500 | $43,900 (+8.4%) Land $8,400 Building $35,500 |
| 2024 | $1,283.00 (+58.98%) | $40,500 (+5.74%) Land $8,400 Building $32,100 | $40,500 (+5.74%) Land $8,400 Building $32,100 |
| 2023 | $807.00 (-31.38%) | $38,300 (+3.51%) Land $8,400 Building $29,900 | $38,300 (+3.51%) Land $8,400 Building $29,900 |
| 2022 | $1,176.00 | $37,000 Land $8,400 Building $28,600 | $37,000 Land $8,400 Building $28,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 E Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 | 7 (1985–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · river or lake flooding |
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 720 E Walnut 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 | PORTLAND MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT serves 6,209 people · EPA ID IN5238007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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