Seneca County property record for 159 Nelson St, Tiffin, OH 44883
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.388 acres (16,919 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,145 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | Q53031246280000 |
| Primary APN | Q53031246280000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 16,919 sqft (0.388 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Canopy | 24 sqft |
| Poultry House | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 39265 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 NELSON ST |
| City | TIFFIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44883-2054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 96 WENTZ SUB DIV 50' S SIDE PT L95 & N TRI PT L87 WENTZ SUB DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | WENTZ SUB DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 87,95 |
| Jurisdiction | SENECA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | TIFFIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 963300 |
159 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Seneca County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 NELSON ST, TIFFIN, OH 44883-2054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 1995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Nelson St was $1,145 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Seneca County assessment roll, as of July 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca County |
| Municipality | Tiffin City |
| Unified School District | Tiffin City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,145.00 | $34,080 Land $15,050 Building $19,030 | $97,370 Land $42,990 Building $54,380 |
| 2023 | $2,491.00 Additional exemption filed | $34,080 (+49.87%) Land $15,050 Building $19,030 | $97,370 Land $42,990 Building $54,380 |
| 2022 | $22,740 Land $8,780 Building $13,960 | ||
| 2021 | $933.00 | ||
| 2020 | $64,960 Land $25,080 Building $39,880 |
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 159 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 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 |
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 159 Nelson 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 |
|---|
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 | AQUA OHIO - TIFFIN private · serves 20,279 people · EPA ID OH7400614 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bascom Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, HDER Link.
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