Van Wert County property record for 136 E 1st St, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 6.71 acres (292,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $972 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-017904.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-017904.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,924 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 468 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 292,600 sqft (6.71 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 136 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 246 WPT & SD 196-9 VAN WERT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 246 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-017904.0000
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 E 1ST ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | Correction Deed |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN OF LO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199631 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 136 E 1ST ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1235 |
| Document Number | 00424/2802 |
| Book / Page | 424 / 2802 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202010 |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 136 E 1ST ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1235 |
| Document Number | 00424/1615 |
| Book / Page | 424 / 1615 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | 136 E 1ST ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1235 |
| Document Number | 0202201786 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201786 |
| Name | FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN OF LO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
Source: Van Wert County records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert County |
| County Subdivision | Pleasant Township |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Van Wert City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $972.00 (+1.67%) | $27,240 (-) Land $1,860 Building $25,380 | |
| 2024 | $956.00 (-4.02%) | $27,240 (-) Land $1,860 Building $25,380 | $77,820 (-) Land $5,310 Building $72,510 |
| 2023 | $996.00 (+12.67%) | $27,240 (+36.88%) Land $1,860 Building $25,380 | $77,820 (+23.98%) Land $5,310 Building $72,510 |
| 2022 | $884.00 | $19,900 Land $1,250 Building $18,650 | |
| 2020 | $62,770 Land $3,570 Building $59,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Van Wert County (39161C), updated August 15, 2022 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 391610206001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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