Van Wert County property record for 217 W 3rd St, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,753 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,070 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-022872.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-022872.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,366 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 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 Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,753 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 211 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 217 W 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1429 PT & 8FT STRIP N VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1429 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
217 W 3rd St is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1301 W MAIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9370 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193531 |
| Deed Book / Page | 414 / 902 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00414/0902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 W 3RD ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1120 |
| Document Number | 00414/0902 |
| Book / Page | 414 / 0902 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003531 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 217 W 3rd St was $1,070, up 1.6% 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 | Pleasant Township |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Van Wert City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,070.00 (+1.61%) | $30,150 (-) Land $2,860 Building $27,290 | |
| 2024 | $1,053.00 (-3.92%) | $30,150 (-) Land $2,860 Building $27,290 | $86,140 (-) Land $8,170 Building $77,970 |
| 2023 | $1,096.00 (+16.1%) | $30,150 (+28.24%) Land $2,860 Building $27,290 | $86,140 Land $8,170 Building $77,970 |
| 2022 | $944.00 | $23,510 Land $2,750 Building $20,760 | |
| 2020 | $67,170 Land $7,860 Building $59,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 W 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022 · 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 | 4 in force |
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 217 W 3rd 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 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 490 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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