Lake County property record for 1656 Empire Rd, Wickliffe, OH 44092
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,696 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-B-003-E-02-012-0 |
| Primary APN | 29-B-003-E-02-012-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,006 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,248 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 18 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | F 147 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1656 EMPIRE RD |
| City | WICKLIFFE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44092-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-50 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 TRACT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE REALTY DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | WICKLIFFE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 200700 |
1656 Empire Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 25, 2024
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 E WATER ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2524 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CIVISTA BANK |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LAKE COUNTY TITLE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000028245 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000938 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1656 EMPIRE RD, WICKLIFFE, OH 44092-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000000938 |
| Map Reference | VOL J PG 104 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R000938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 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 | 8675 MARJORY DR, MENTOR, OH 44060-1933 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1656 EMPIRE RD, WICKLIFFE, OH 44092-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000008520 |
| Map Reference | VOL J PG 104 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R008520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAKE COUNTY TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E WATER ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2524 |
| Document Number | 0000008521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R008521 |
| Name | CIVISTA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1656 EMPIRE RD, WICKLIFFE, OH 44092-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000028245 |
| Map Reference | VOL J G 104 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R028245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKE COUNTY TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8675 MARJORY DR, MENTOR, OH 44060-1933 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake County |
| Municipality | Wickliffe City |
| Unified School District | Wickliffe City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,696.00 (+71.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $38,190 (-) Land $15,640 Building $22,550 | |
| 2022 | $2,739.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,190 Land $15,640 Building $22,550 | |
| 2021 | $109,130 Land $44,690 Building $64,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1656 Empire Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 2025 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · other causes |
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 1656 Empire Rd 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 | LAKE COUNTY WEST WATER SUBDISTRICT serves 78,379 people · EPA ID OH4302411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) 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 656 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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