Erie County property record for 1229 5th St, Sandusky, OH 44870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,756 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-02584-000 |
| Primary APN | 57-02584-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,311 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,189 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 299 sqft |
| Basement Area | 529 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 529 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Account Number | 005307-5 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1229 5TH ST |
| City | SANDUSKY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44870-4288 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OL33 W 33' OF E 71' |
| Legal Subdivision | DARLINGS SURVEY |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SANDUSKY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
1229 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1996.
Source: Erie County records, as of March 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1229 5TH ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-4288 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1229 5th St was $1,756 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Sandusky City |
| Unified School District | Sandusky City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,756.00 | $47,081 (-) Land $4,777 Building $42,304 | |
| 2024 | $1,756.00 (+3.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,081 (+38.56%) Land $4,777 Building $42,304 | $134,520 Land $13,650 Building $120,870 |
| 2023 | $1,696.00 (+0.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,978 (-0.01%) Land $3,801 Building $30,177 | |
| 2022 | $1,684.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,981 Land $3,801 Building $30,180 | |
| 2021 | $97,080 Land $10,860 Building $86,220 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1229 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2023 · 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 |
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.
The area around 1229 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | SANDUSKY CITY serves 25,793 people · EPA ID OH2201411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber · Cable | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, Omni Fiber, Watch TV.
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