Van Wert County property record for 149 Keplar St, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,778 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,107 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-021912.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-021912.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,905 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| 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 | 8,778 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 149 KEPLAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-2026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1181 VAN WERT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1181 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
149 Keplar St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 KEPLAR ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163262 |
| Deed Book / Page | 398 / 2529 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Keplar St was $1,107, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,107.00 (+1.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,060 (-) Land $4,230 Building $27,830 | |
| 2024 | $1,089.00 (-3.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,060 (-) Land $4,230 Building $27,830 | $91,600 (-) Land $12,090 Building $79,510 |
| 2023 | $1,133.00 (+18.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,060 (+31.29%) Land $4,230 Building $27,830 | $91,600 Land $12,090 Building $79,510 |
| 2022 | $954.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,420 Land $2,820 Building $21,600 | |
| 2020 | $69,770 Land $8,060 Building $61,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Keplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1981–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 149 Keplar St 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 | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.
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