Erie County property record for 203 Spruce St, Sandusky, OH 44870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,277 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 32-00241-000 |
| Primary APN | 32-00241-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,277 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,277 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,374 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 569 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 004372-6 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 SPRUCE ST |
| City | SANDUSKY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44870-5420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4 ARDEN & EUNICE FERRY SUBDN |
| Legal Subdivision | FERRY SUBDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PERKINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
203 Spruce St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Erie County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 SPRUCE ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-5420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CIVISTA BANK |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CIVISTA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 203 SPRUCE ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-5420 |
| Document Number | 0000007702 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 SPRUCE ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-5420 |
| Document Number | 0000007702, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267702 |
| Name | CIVISTA BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 203 SPRUCE ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-5420 |
| Document Number | 0000005036 |
| Map Reference | VOL 15 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201705036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 SPRUCE ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-5420 |
| Document Number | 0000005037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201705037 |
| Name | CIVISTA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 Spruce St was $2,403 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Perkins Township |
| Unified School District | Perkins Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,403.00 | $52,643 (-) Land $10,104 Building $42,539 | |
| 2024 | $2,403.00 (-9.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,643 (+13.54%) Land $10,104 Building $42,539 | $150,410 Land $28,870 Building $121,540 |
| 2023 | $2,646.00 (+0.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,367 (-) Land $8,361 Building $38,006 | |
| 2022 | $2,638.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,367 Land $8,361 Building $38,006 | |
| 2021 | $132,480 Land $23,890 Building $108,590 |
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 203 Spruce St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 48 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 203 Spruce 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ERIE CO MARGARETTA DISTRICT serves 5,131 people · EPA ID OH2200203 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SANDUSKY CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber · Cable | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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