Van Wert County property record for 226 S Chestnut St, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,084 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-019060.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-019060.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,485 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 476 sqft |
| Basement Area | 476 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,780 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 226 S CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-2147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 523 VAN WERT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 523 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-019060.0000
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 S CHESTNUT ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 04, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 04, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 05, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003107 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Van Wert County records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,084.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,370 (-) Land $4,230 Building $27,140 | |
| 2024 | $1,066.00 (-3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,370 (-) Land $4,230 Building $27,140 | $89,630 (-) Land $12,090 Building $77,540 |
| 2023 | $1,110.00 (+6.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,370 (+16.44%) Land $4,230 Building $27,140 | $89,630 (+16.45%) Land $12,090 Building $77,540 |
| 2022 | $1,047.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,940 Land $2,820 Building $24,120 | |
| 2020 | $76,970 Land $8,060 Building $68,910 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 15, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Defiance Holdings, Hanson Communications.
Based on FCC filings for 504 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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