Van Wert County property record for 18272 Sands Rd, Elgin, OH 45894
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,073 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-044360.0000 |
| Primary APN | 21-044360.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,052 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 18272 SANDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45894-9356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | O LOT 6-1 ELGIN CORP |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-1 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
18272 Sands Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18272 SANDS RD, ELGIN, OH 45894-9356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 18272 SANDS RD, ELGIN, OH 45894-9356 |
| Document Number | 00412/1474 |
| Book / Page | 412 / 1474 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201900001106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18272 SANDS RD, ELGIN, OH 45894-9356 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18272 Sands Rd was $1,073 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.2% 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 | York Township |
| Municipality | Elgin Village |
| Unified School District | Lincolnview Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,073.00 (-0.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,580 (-) Land $5,620 Building $36,960 | |
| 2024 | $1,075.00 (-3.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,580 (-) Land $5,620 Building $36,960 | $121,660 (-) Land $16,060 Building $105,600 |
| 2023 | $1,110.00 (+3.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,580 (+29.86%) Land $5,620 Building $36,960 | $121,660 Land $16,060 Building $105,600 |
| 2022 | $1,071.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,790 Land $4,320 Building $28,470 | |
| 2020 | $93,680 Land $12,340 Building $81,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18272 Sands Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 18272 Sands Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wabash Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| Nuwave Technology Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, T-Mobile, Watch TV.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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