135 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 Property Records

Erie County property record for 135 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Year BuiltBuilt 2013
Square Footage5,926 sqft Total Area
Lot Size8,451 sqft (0.194 acres)
Last Sale$650,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$12,742.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN56-00148-000
Alternative APN
  • 002157-4

Interior

Building Area5,926 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2013
Exterior MaterialStone Exterior
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area8,451 sqft (0.194 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number002157-4
Street Address135 COLUMBUS AVE
CitySANDUSKY
StateOH
Zip44870-2503
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Legal Description1 E 1/2 OF S 1/2 & 3 25 1/2 N SIDE OF COLUMBUS AVE
Legal SubdivisionCOLUMBUS AVENUE
JurisdictionERIE OH
Minor Civil DivisionSANDUSKY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1017
Census Tract40802

Owner

Source: Erie County records · APN 56-00148-000

Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address402 46TH ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-4976
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
VACATIONLAND FCU
Jul 26, 2023Deed, Transfer
Jul 25, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
FSB PROPERTIES LTD
Jul 26, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20235231
Prior Transfer DateJul 20, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000005256
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE OH
Property Address135 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2503
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000007907
DateJul 14, 2021
Instrument202107907
Lender
NameVACATIONLAND FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSANDUSKY, OH 44870
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE OH
Recording DateJul 26, 2023
Property Address135 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2503
Document Number0000005258
Instrument DateJul 25, 2023
Instrument202305258
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address402 46TH ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-4976

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4218 WINDHAM PL S, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-7245

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE OH
Recording DateJul 25, 2023
Property Address135 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2503
Document Number0000005231
Instrument DateJul 20, 2023
Instrument202305231
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$650.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address135 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2503

Mortgage

Document Number0000005232
DateJul 25, 2023
Instrument202305232
Lender
NameFSB PROPERTIES LTD
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE OH
Recording DateJul 26, 2023
Property Address135 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2503
Document Number0000005256
Instrument DateJul 20, 2023
Instrument202305256
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address135 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2503

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County records · Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyErie County
MunicipalitySandusky City
Unified School DistrictSandusky City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$12,742.00$221,035 (-) Land $9,506 Building $211,529
2024$12,742.00 (+155.97%)$221,035 (+202.23%) Land $9,506 Building $211,529$631,530 (+202.23%) Land $27,160 Building $604,370
2023$4,978.00 (-1.07%)$73,135 (-) Land $8,487 Building $64,648
2022$5,032.00$73,135 Land $8,487 Building $64,648
2021$208,960 Land $24,250 Building $184,710

Flood & Wildfire

135 Columbus Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Erie County (39043C), updated April 5, 2023

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release

Historic DistrictWithin the Downtown Sandusky Commercial Historic District
listed 2017 · 41 contributing resources · NRIS 100001899

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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