Lorain County property record for 174 E College St, Oberlin, OH 44074
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,782 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,973 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00-086-109-045 |
| Primary APN | 09-00-086-109-045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,782 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 212 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 386 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 174 E COLLEGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | OBERLIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44074-1771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRNT 0076.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | OBERLIN |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | OBERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 60100 |
The current owner of 174 E College St bought it in December 2008.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 E COLLEGE ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008006082 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 174 E College St was $3,973.
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 | $3,973.00 | $80,270 (+%) Land $8,530 Building $71,740 | $229,340 (-) Land $24,380 Building $204,960 |
| 2024 | $3,973.00 (+17.03%) | $80,269 (+32.94%) Land $8,533 Building $71,736 | $229,340 (+32.94%) Land $24,380 Building $204,960 |
| 2023 | $3,395.00 (+2.69%) | $60,382 (-0.01%) Land $6,447 Building $53,935 | $172,520 Land $18,420 Building $154,100 |
| 2022 | $3,306.00 | $60,390 Land $6,450 Building $53,940 | |
| 2021 | $172,520 Land $18,420 Building $154,100 |
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 174 E College St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 174 E College 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Cable Co-op Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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