Ottawa County property record for 225 Second St, Clay Center, OH 43408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,599 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003433-1 |
| Primary APN | 003433-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,150 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,599 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 003433-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 225 SECOND ST |
| City | CLAY CENTER |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43408-7704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 4 LOTS 2 PT & 3 PT TOWN PLAT N 37 1/2 FT OF 2 & S 6 FT OF 3 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTAWA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 51100 |
225 Second St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 1992.
Source: Ottawa County records, as of April 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 125, CLAY CENTER, OH 43408-0125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 378 / 673 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 225 Second St was $1,542 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Ottawa County assessment roll, as of April 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ottawa County |
| County Subdivision | Allen Township |
| Municipality | Clay Center Village |
| Unified School District | Genoa Area Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,542.00 (+6.79%) | $20,535 (-) Land $4,190 Building $16,345 | |
| 2024 | $1,444.00 (+65.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,535 (+26.23%) Land $4,190 Building $16,345 | $58,670 Land $11,970 Building $46,700 |
| 2023 | $871.00 (-15.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,268 (-) Land $2,093 Building $14,175 | |
| 2022 | $1,029.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,268 Land $2,093 Building $14,175 | |
| 2021 | $46,480 Land $5,980 Building $40,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 Second St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 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 Claims | 2 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · 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.
The area around 225 Second 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Amplex Wireless Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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