Van Wert County property record for 121 S Franklin St, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $692 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-019140.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-019140.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 560 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 121 S FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 541 E 1/2 VAN WERT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 541 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 S FRANKLIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997735 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $692.00 (+18.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,450 (-) Land $3,030 Building $15,420 | |
| 2024 | $584.00 (-13.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,450 (-) Land $3,030 Building $15,420 | $52,720 (-) Land $8,660 Building $44,060 |
| 2023 | $674.00 (-1.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,450 (+17.52%) Land $3,030 Building $15,420 | $52,720 (+17.55%) Land $8,660 Building $44,060 |
| 2022 | $682.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,700 Land $2,010 Building $13,690 | |
| 2020 | $44,850 Land $5,740 Building $39,110 |
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 August 15, 2022
| 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 | 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 329 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 |
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