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12970 Sunset Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 12970 Sunset Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Square Footage1,828 sqft Living Area
Lot Size31,799 sqft (0.73 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$64,000 (1995)
Tax Bill$1,422.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-030478.3400

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,828 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,356 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,828 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialShingle Roof
Lot Area31,799 sqft (0.73 acres)
Garage Area520 sqft Garage
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft Shed

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemBaseboard Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel
SewageSeptic Sewage
Water SourceWell Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address12970 SUNSET DR
CityVAN WERT
StateOH
Zip45891-9279
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 4451 VAN WERT CORP
Legal SubdivisionMEADOW MOOR ADDITION
Legal Lot Number4451
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Minor Civil DivisionPLEASANT
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4021
Census Tract20800

Owner

Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-030478.3400

Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address12970 SUNSET DR, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9279
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
Aug 07, 2020Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Mar 29, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
Oct 10, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 26, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 26, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number1995472
Last Transfer DateAug 05, 2020
Transfer Doc00416/5370
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Property Address12970 SUNSET DR, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9279
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyDR TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number416/4487
DateJul 27, 2020
Book Page416/4487
Instrument202000002486
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45245
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2050

August 2020: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Recording DateAug 07, 2020
Property Address12970 SUNSET DR, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9279
Document Number00416/5370
Book / Page416 / 5370
Map ReferenceVOL 255 PG 295
Instrument DateAug 05, 2020
Instrument202000002706
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Property Address12970 SUNSET DR, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9279
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number412/0951
DateMar 29, 2019
Book Page412/0951
Instrument201900000996
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45246
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.62%
Type Change DateApr 01, 2034
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.76%
Max Rate At Change6.62%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate6.62%

October 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Recording DateOct 10, 2018
Property Address12970 SUNSET DR, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9279
Document Number00410/4339
Book / Page410 / 4339
Map ReferenceVOL159 PG569
Instrument DateAug 24, 2018
Instrument201800003800
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12970 SUNSET DR, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9279

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Wert County records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyVan Wert County
County SubdivisionPleasant Township
MunicipalityVan Wert City
Unified School DistrictVan Wert City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,422.00 (+1.07%) Homeowner's exemption$41,630 (-) Land $7,640 Building $33,990
2024$1,407.00 (-3.96%) Homeowner's exemption$41,630 (-) Land $7,640 Building $33,990$118,940 (-) Land $21,830 Building $97,110
2023$1,465.00 (+17.39%) Homeowner's exemption$41,630 (+29.61%) Land $7,640 Building $33,990$118,940 (+29.61%) Land $21,830 Building $97,110
2022$1,248.00 Homeowner's exemption$32,120 Land $5,880 Building $26,240
2020$91,770 Land $16,800 Building $74,970

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