Hancock County property record for 147 Bell Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (17,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,857 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1011-062-05-010.000 |
| Primary APN | 1011-062-05-010.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 1 Plumbing Fixture |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,999 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 147 BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FINDLAY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45840-4201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIGELOW HEIGHTS SUB DIV LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIGELOW HEIGHTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FINDLAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
147 Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Hancock County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 BELL AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840-4201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20258242 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2623 / 620 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002343/527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 147 BELL AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840-4201 |
| Document Number | 002623/620 |
| Book / Page | 2623 / 620 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500008242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Title Company | FLAG CITY TITLE AGENCY INC |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 147 BELL AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840-4201 |
| Document Number | 202500008244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500008244 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
| Document Number | 002623/622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Book Page | 2623/622 |
| Instrument | 202500008243 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT COM |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 6561 IRVINE CENTER DR, IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 147 Bell Ave was $1,857 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.4% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Findlay City |
| Unified School District | Findlay City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,857.00 (+23.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,600 (+42.99%) Land $9,940 Building $50,660 | $173,140 Land $28,400 Building $144,740 |
| 2024 | $1,505.00 (-0.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,380 (-) Land $6,950 Building $35,430 | |
| 2023 | $1,507.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,380 Land $6,950 Building $35,430 | |
| 2022 | $121,080 Land $19,860 Building $101,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 147 Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2011 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 147 Bell Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | FINDLAY CITY PWS serves 54,040 people · EPA ID OH3200111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, MetaLINK Technologies.
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