Johnson County property record for 98 Walnut St, Franklin, IN 46131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,859 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.357 acres (15,551 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,800 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,599 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51001444020/00 |
| Primary APN | 51001444020/00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,859 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,859 sqft |
| Basement Area | 585 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 585 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,551 sqft (0.357 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 552 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00001087759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 WALNUT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46131-2145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KINGS 1ST ADD PT LOTS 8 & 9 MP FRANKLIN COMMUNI |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON IN |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 610900 |
98 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Johnson County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 WALNUT ST, FRANKLIN, IN 46131-2145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MAINSOURCE BANK |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INDIANA MEMBERS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007705 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON IN |
| Property Address | 98 WALNUT ST, FRANKLIN, IN 46131-2145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017012059 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-012059 |
| Name | MAINSOURCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENSBURG, IN 47240 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 27, 2027 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 98 WALNUT ST, FRANKLIN, IN 46131-2145 |
| Document Number | 2020033088 |
| Map Reference | PB 1 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-033088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 98 WALNUT ST, FRANKLIN, IN 46131-2145 |
| Document Number | 2020033089 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-033089 |
| Name | INDIANA MEMBERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Walnut St was $2,599 with a homeowner's exemption, down 14.4% from the year before.
Source: Johnson County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Municipality | Franklin City |
| Unified School District | Franklin Community School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,599.00 (-14.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $256,800 Land $39,500 Building $217,300 | $256,800 Land $39,500 Building $217,300 |
| 2024 | $3,037.00 (+8.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,796.00 (+8.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,300 (+9.17%) Land $39,500 Building $211,800 | $251,300 (+9.17%) Land $39,500 Building $211,800 |
| 2022 | $2,567.00 Homeowner's exemption | $230,200 Land $39,500 Building $190,700 | $230,200 Land $39,500 Building $190,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 98 Walnut 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 30, 2026 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1998–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 98 Walnut 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% 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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY private · serves 86,813 people · EPA ID IN5241005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 523 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: JC Fiber, T-Mobile.
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