Lorain County property record for 136 Smith St, Oberlin, OH 44074
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.619 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,548 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Oct 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00-096-111-015 |
| Primary APN | 09-00-096-111-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.619 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 453 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 136 SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OBERLIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44074-1723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OL 96 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSSIA |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | OBERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 60100 |
136 Smith St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on File |
| Mailing Address | 4450 GREENSFIELD CIR, COPLEY, OH 44321-3058 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ESTER D HAYNES |
| Deed Names | 4 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024000211 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 136 SMITH ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1723 |
| Document Number | 0000001310 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0001310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 4450 GREENS ELD CIRCLE, AKRON, OH 44321 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 136 SMITH ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1723 |
| Document Number | 0000933514 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0933514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 SMITH ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1723 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 136 SMITH ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1723 |
| Document Number | 0000679925 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000679925 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 679925 |
| Name | ESTER D HAYNES |
|---|---|
| Address | 2389 E 37TH ST, LORAIN, OH 44055-2802 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 8% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 136 Smith St was $1,548.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Oberlin City |
| Unified School District | Oberlin City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,548.00 | $30,280 (+%) Land $8,530 Building $21,750 | $86,510 (-) Land $24,360 Building $62,150 |
| 2024 | $1,548.00 (+89.94%) | $30,279 (+32.3%) Land $8,526 Building $21,753 | $86,510 (+32.3%) Land $24,360 Building $62,150 |
| 2023 | $815.00 (-40.38%) | $22,887 (-0.01%) Land $4,169 Building $18,718 | $65,390 Land $11,910 Building $53,480 |
| 2022 | $1,367.00 | $22,890 Land $4,170 Building $18,720 | |
| 2021 | $65,390 Land $11,910 Building $53,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 136 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 136 Smith St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 68% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | OBERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,600 people · EPA ID OH4700911 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Also Mapped Here | RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Mar 2024 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cable Co-op Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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