20559 State Rte 697, Delphos, OH 45833 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 20559 State Rte 697, Delphos, OH 45833

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.75 acres (32,670 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$124,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,655 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Sale & Second Mortgage Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-053280.0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-053280.0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,152 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,886 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,152 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	32,670 sqft (0.75 acres)
Garage Area	1,140 sqft
Porch	Slab
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	20559 STATE ROUTE 697
City	DELPHOS
State	OH
Zip	45833-8858
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AGR
Legal Description	FR SW 1/4 NE 1/4 WASHINGTON LINCOLNVIEW
Legal Range	04E
Legal Township	02S
Legal Section	29
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4082
Census Tract	20100

Owner

20559 State Rte 697 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.

Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	20559 STATE ROUTE 697, DELPHOS, OH 45833-8858
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Remainderman

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 6, 2025	Executor's Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 6, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 6, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 6, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 6, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20253506
Deed Book / Page	435 / 5658
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2025: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2025
Property Address	20559 STATE ROUTE 697, DELPHOS, OH 45833-8858
Document Number	00435/5655
Book / Page	435 / 5655
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2025
Instrument	202503505
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	20559 STATE ROUTE 697, DELPHOS, OH 45833-8858

Mortgage

Document Number	00435/5682
Date	Oct 6, 2025
Book Page	435/5682
Instrument	202503508

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	4201 MARSH LN, CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2035

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2025
Property Address	20559 STATE ROUTE 697, DELPHOS, OH 45833-8858
Document Number	00435/5658
Book / Page	435 / 5658
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2025
Instrument	202503506
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	20559 STATE ROUTE 697, DELPHOS, OH 45833-8858

Mortgage

Document Number	0202503507
Date	Oct 6, 2025
Instrument	202503507

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20559 State Rte 697 was $1,655, up 0.8% from the year before.

Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Van Wert County
County Subdivision	Washington Township
Unified School District	Lincolnview Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,655.00 (+0.79%) Homeowner's exemption	$52,110 (-) Land $6,520 Building $45,590
2024	$1,642.00 (-0.06%) Homeowner's exemption	$52,110 (-) Land $6,520 Building $45,590	$148,890 (-) Land $18,630 Building $130,260
2023	$1,643.00 (+2.56%) Homeowner's exemption	$52,110 (+39.59%) Land $6,520 Building $45,590	$148,890 Land $18,630 Building $130,260
2022	$1,602.00 Homeowner's exemption	$37,330 Land $5,670 Building $31,660
2020			$106,660 Land $16,200 Building $90,460

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 20559 State Rte 697 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

Wildfire risk around 20559 State Rte 697 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Watch TV Fixed Wireless	400 / 40
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless	200 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	25 / 3
Nuwave Technology Fixed Wireless · not low latency	10 / 1
Wabash Communications Fixed Wireless	10 / 1

May also be available: AT&T, Speedwavz, TSC.

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