Lorain County property record for 134 California Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00-005-111-015 |
| Primary APN | 10-00-005-111-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 166 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Street Address | 134 CALIFORNIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-8206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT RIDGE HTS SUBD 3 79.70 X 167.75 S/L 132 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT RIDGE HTS SUBD 3 |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 71202 |
134 California Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Lorain County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 134 CALIFORNIA AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BALSARNO 401L PLAN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202687833 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000152534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 134 CALIFORNIA AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8206 |
| Document Number | 0000087833 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 2-4 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0087833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | MILLER HOME TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 134 CALIFORNIA AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8206 |
| Document Number | 0000087945 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0087945 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 134 CALIFORNIA AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8206 |
| Document Number | 0000073873 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 2-4 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0073873 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | NETWORK LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 WESTOVER DR # 12759, SANFORD, NC 27330-8941 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000073874 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0073874 |
| Name | BALSARNO 401L PLAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 134 California Ave was $3,486, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $3,486.00 (+2.2%) | $69,860 (-) Land $15,460 Building $54,400 | $199,600 (-) Land $44,160 Building $155,440 |
| 2024 | $3,411.00 (+30.59%) | $69,860 (+51.65%) Land $15,456 Building $54,404 | $199,600 (+51.65%) Land $44,160 Building $155,440 |
| 2023 | $2,612.00 (-15.82%) | $46,068 (%) Land $11,911 Building $34,157 | $131,620 Land $34,030 Building $97,590 |
| 2022 | $3,103.00 | $46,070 Land $11,910 Building $34,160 | |
| 2021 | $131,620 Land $34,030 Building $97,590 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 134 California 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.
The area around 134 California Ave 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 |
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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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