218 S Cherry St, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 218 S Cherry St, Van Wert, OH 45891

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,005 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,713 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$61,600 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,409 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2019 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-017400.0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-017400.0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,005 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,497 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,168 sqft
Upper Floors Area	837 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	837 sqft
Basement Area	958 sqft
Unfinished Basement	958 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	8,713 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area	273 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	218 S CHERRY ST
City	VAN WERT
State	OH
Zip	45891-2007
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AGR
Legal Description	LOT 126 VAN WERT 1
Legal Lot Number	126
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Township / Civil Division	PLEASANT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	20900

Owner

218 S Cherry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	218 S CHERRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2007
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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
Dec 6, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Jul 26, 2018	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
May 25, 2018	Warranty Deed, Foreclosure
Feb 26, 2018	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018630
Deed Book / Page	408 / 2220
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Property Address	218 S CHERRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2007
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	414/3301
Date	Dec 6, 2019
Book Page	414/3301
Instrument	201900004106

Lender

Name	VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	VAN WERT, OH 45891

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

July 2018: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2018
Property Address	218 S CHERRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2007
Document Number	00409/5625
Book / Page	409 / 5625
Map Reference	VOL409 PG1406
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2018
Instrument	201800002706
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	100 E PENN SQ # SQ12TH, 100, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-3323

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	218 S CHERRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2007

Mortgage

Document Number	201800002707
Date	Jul 26, 2018
Instrument	201800002707

Lender

Name	VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	218 S CHERRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2007
Document Number	00409/1406
Book / Page	409 / 1406
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2018
Instrument	201800001815
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2401 NW 23RD ST # ID, ID, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107-2442

February 2018: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Feb 26, 2018
Property Address	218 S CHERRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2007
Document Number	00408/2220
Book / Page	408 / 2220
Instrument Date	Feb 26, 2018
Instrument	201800000630
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$246.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S Cherry St was $1,409, up 1.7% 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	Pleasant Township
Municipality	Van Wert City
Unified School District	Van Wert City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,409.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption	$41,230 (-) Land $4,230 Building $37,000
2024	$1,385.00 (-4.02%) Homeowner's exemption	$41,230 (-) Land $4,230 Building $37,000	$117,800 (-) Land $12,090 Building $105,710
2023	$1,443.00 (+3.44%) Homeowner's exemption	$41,230 (+13.46%) Land $4,230 Building $37,000	$117,800 Land $12,090 Building $105,710
2022	$1,395.00 Homeowner's exemption	$36,340 Land $2,820 Building $33,520
2020			$103,830 Land $8,060 Building $95,770

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 218 S Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1981–1985)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1985 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 218 S Cherry St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Watch TV Fixed Wireless	400 / 40
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.

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