Lorain County property record for 1208 Garford Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,597 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,914 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-004-114-009 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-004-114-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,597 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,373 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,597 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,531 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1208 GARFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-7124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MIAMI ALLOT 3 100 X 180 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIAMI ALLOT 3 |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Block | 114 |
| Legal Lot Number | 458 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 71100 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of May 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012414506 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20080256340 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1208 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7124 |
| Document Number | 0000078168 |
| Map Reference | VOL 16 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0078168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1208 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7124 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Elyria City |
| Unified School District | Elyria City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,914.00 (-0.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,360 (-) Land $18,260 Building $86,100 | $298,170 (-) Land $52,160 Building $246,010 |
| 2024 | $4,954.00 (+23.82%) | $104,360 (+42.11%) Land $18,256 Building $86,104 | $298,170 (+42.11%) Land $52,160 Building $246,010 |
| 2023 | $4,001.00 (+0.38%) | $73,434 (+0.01%) Land $14,333 Building $59,101 | $209,810 (-) Land $40,950 Building $168,860 |
| 2022 | $3,986.00 | $73,430 Land $14,330 Building $59,100 | |
| 2021 | $209,810 Land $40,950 Building $168,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 68,000 people · EPA ID OH4700411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) 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 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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