1224 Garford Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 Property Records

Lorain County property record for 1224 Garford Ave, Elyria, OH 44035

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$140,000 (Jul 2005)
Tax Bill	$3,099 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Transfer Sep 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-25-004-114-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-25-004-114-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,504 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,504 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Lot Dimensions	180 ft deep x 77 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	20 sqft
Deck Area	130 sqft
Patio Area	130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1224 GARFORD AVE
City	ELYRIA
State	OH
Zip	44035-7124
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	YALE AVE ALLOT 3 77.50 X 180
Legal Subdivision	YALE AVENUE ALLOTMENT #3
Legal Tract	25
Legal Block	114
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	LORAIN OH
Township / Civil Division	ELYRIA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	71100

Owner

1224 Garford Ave is held in a trust since March 2024.

Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	1326 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7126
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 28, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 29, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 11, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 11, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 29, 2023
Deed Document Number	0000083855
Last Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000008147
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LORAIN OH
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2024
Property Address	1224 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7124
Document Number	0000008147
Map Reference	VOL 19 PG 29
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2024
Instrument	2024-0008147
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	1326 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7126

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LORAIN OH
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2023
Property Address	1224 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7124
Document Number	0000931066
Map Reference	VOL 19 PG 29
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-0931066
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Revocable Trust
Address	1326 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7126

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1224 Garford Ave was $3,099.

Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Lorain County
Municipality	Elyria City
Unified School District	Elyria City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,099.00	$62,680 (+0.01%) Land $15,790 Building $46,890	$179,070 (-) Land $45,100 Building $133,970
2024	$3,099.00 (+16.68%)	$62,675 (+31.73%) Land $15,785 Building $46,890	$179,070 (+31.73%) Land $45,100 Building $133,970
2023	$2,656.00 (+0.34%)	$47,580 (-) Land $13,766 Building $33,814	$135,940 Land $39,330 Building $96,610
2022	$2,647.00	$47,580 Land $13,770 Building $33,810
2021			$135,940 Land $39,330 Building $96,610

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1224 Garford Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1224 Garford 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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