Huron County property record for 189 Benedict Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,555 sqft · built 1868 |
| Lot Size | 0.818 acres (35,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,152 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Line of Credit Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-0030-02-001-0000 |
| Primary APN | 33-0030-02-001-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,555 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,399 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 913 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 486 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,399 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,399 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1868 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1868 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 35,640 sqft (0.818 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 672 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 302814 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 BENEDICT AVE |
| City | NORWALK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44857-2343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1085 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1085 |
| Jurisdiction | HURON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 915600 |
Source: Huron County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 BENEDICT AVE, NORWALK, OH 44857-2343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit JONATHAN D & EVE M CROSS |
| Feb 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CIVISTA BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HURON OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 189 BENEDICT AVE, NORWALK, OH 44857-2343 |
| Document Number | 0000000045 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 45 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 189 BENEDICT AVE NORWALK OH 448572343, NORWALK, OH 44857-2343 |
| Document Number | 46 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 46 |
| Name | JONATHAN D & EVE M CROSS |
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| Address | 1400 US HIGHWAY 250 S, NEW LONDON, OH 44851-9303 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HURON OH |
| Property Address | 189 BENEDICT AVE, NORWALK, OH 44857-2343 |
| Document Number | 0000001058 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 189 BENEDICT AVE NORWALK OH 448572343, NORWALK, OH 44857-2343 |
| Document Number | 0000001058 |
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| Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1058 |
| Name | CIVISTA BK |
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| Address | SANDUSKY, OH 44870 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 3, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Huron County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron County |
| Municipality | Norwalk City |
| Unified School District | Norwalk City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,152.00 | $75,790 (-) Land $22,870 Building $52,920 | $216,530 (-) Land $65,340 Building $151,190 |
| 2024 | $75,790 (+26.82%) Land $22,870 Building $52,920 | $216,530 (+26.81%) Land $65,340 Building $151,190 | |
| 2023 | $2,782.00 (-5.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,760 (-) Land $17,280 Building $42,480 | |
| 2022 | $2,935.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,760 Land $17,280 Building $42,480 | |
| 2021 | $170,750 Land $49,370 Building $121,380 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2017 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (2004–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | 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 | NORWALK CITY PWS private · serves 17,466 people · EPA ID OH3901111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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