Lorain County property record for 121 California Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $247,900 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,004 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00-005-102-071 |
| Primary APN | 10-00-005-102-071 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 121 CALIFORNIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-8205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT RIDGE HTS SUB 3 87.64 X 125.06 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT RIDGE HTS SUB 3 |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 71202 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2217 BUNTS RD, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107-6105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202431161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20150531789 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 121 CALIFORNIA AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | ADVANTAGE TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000741461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0741461 |
| Name | MERIDIAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 121 CALIFORNIA AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000837834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0837834 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 | $3,004.00 (-2.88%) | $63,810 (+0.01%) Land $14,760 Building $49,050 | $182,300 (-) Land $42,170 Building $140,130 |
| 2024 | $3,093.00 (-2.31%) | $63,805 (+12.51%) Land $14,760 Building $49,046 | $182,300 (+12.51%) Land $42,170 Building $140,130 |
| 2023 | $3,166.00 (+0.35%) | $56,711 (+%) Land $11,372 Building $45,339 | $162,030 (-) Land $32,490 Building $129,540 |
| 2022 | $3,155.00 | $56,710 Land $11,370 Building $45,340 | |
| 2021 | $162,030 Land $32,490 Building $129,540 |
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 | 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 | 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 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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