Van Wert County property record for 1072 Bruns Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,068 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.577 acres (25,127 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,360 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,131 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Line of Credit Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-030776.0000 |
| Primary APN | 16-030776.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,142 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,380 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,127 sqft (0.577 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 171 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 541 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1072 BRUNS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-2567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 4194 & 4193-1 WASHINGTON PLACE III VAN WERT RIDGE VWSD |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PLACE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4194,41 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
1072 Bruns Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1072 BRUNS AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN OF LO |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022108 |
| Deed Book / Page | 422 / 5602 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00401/1601 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1072 BRUNS AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2567 |
| Document Number | 00422/5602 |
| Book / Page | 422 / 5602 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202200108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1072 BRUNS AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2567 |
| Document Number | 0202200109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200109 |
| Name | FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN OF LO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1072 BRUNS AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2567 |
| Document Number | 00401/1601 |
| Book / Page | 401 / 1601 |
| Map Reference | MB9 PG46 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700000600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1072 Bruns Ave was $4,131, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert County |
| County Subdivision | Ridge Township |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Van Wert City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,131.00 (+1.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,930 (-) Land $26,040 Building $97,890 | |
| 2024 | $4,060.00 (-4.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,930 (-) Land $26,040 Building $97,890 | $354,090 (-) Land $74,400 Building $279,690 |
| 2023 | $4,234.00 (+33.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,930 (+33.24%) Land $26,040 Building $97,890 | $354,090 Land $74,400 Building $279,690 |
| 2022 | $3,171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,010 Land $19,750 Building $73,260 | |
| 2020 | $265,740 Land $56,430 Building $209,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1072 Bruns Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · other causes |
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 1072 Bruns Ave 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 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| 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 | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.
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