853 E Walnut St, Frankfort, IN 46041 Property Records

Clinton County property record for 853 E Walnut St, Frankfort, IN 46041

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 2,353 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.273 acres (11,880 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$147,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,181 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Second Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-10-11-165-006.000-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-10-11-165-006.000-021`
Alternative APNs	`00381452233` `01657184`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,353 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,353 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,038 sqft
Basement Area	587 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1968
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,880 sqft (0.273 acres)
Lot Dimensions	180 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00381452233
Street Address	853 E WALNUT ST
City	FRANKFORT
State	IN
Zip	46041-2566
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	016-20190-00 A H SOUTHARDS 3RD ADD N END LT 30 507
Legal Subdivision	A H SOUTHARDS 3RD ADD
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IN
Township / Civil Division	CENTER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	950800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Christian Ridge Historic District listed 2003 · 432 contributing resources · NRIS 03000540

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	853 E WALNUT ST, FRANKFORT, IN 46041-2566
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 10, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20231393
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IN
Property Address	853 E WALNUT ST, FRANKFORT, IN 46041-2566
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 7, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0020231395
Date	May 10, 2023
Instrument	20231395

Lender

Name	INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency
Address	FRANKFORT, IN 46041

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	108 Months
Due	May 5, 2032

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IN
Recording Date	May 10, 2023
Property Address	853 E WALNUT ST, FRANKFORT, IN 46041-2566
Document Number	0020231393
Map Reference	PL 2 PG 4&5
Instrument Date	May 5, 2023
Instrument	20231393
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 24, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	853 E WALNUT ST, FRANKFORT, IN 46041-2566

Mortgage

Document Number	0020231394
Date	May 10, 2023
Instrument	20231394

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Clinton County
County Subdivision	Center Township
Municipality	Frankfort City
Unified School District	Frankfort Community Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,181.00 (+9.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$160,300 (+23.12%) Land $16,200 Building $144,100	$160,300 (+23.12%) Land $16,200 Building $144,100
2024	$2,896.00 (-2.98%)
2023	$2,985.00 (+17.61%)	$130,200 (+16.25%) Land $16,200 Building $114,000	$130,200 (+16.25%) Land $16,200 Building $114,000
2022	$2,538.00 (+50.44%)	$112,000 Land $16,200 Building $95,800	$112,000 Land $16,200 Building $95,800
2021	$1,687.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 5, 2020 · 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	2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	FRANKFORT WATER WORKS serves 16,422 people · EPA ID IN5212003
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
On-Ramp Indiana Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, Brightspeed, Verizon.

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