232 N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 232 N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH 45891

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.199 acres (8,654 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$4,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$669 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-019264.0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-019264.0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	984 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,522 sqft
1st Floor Area	876 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	432 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

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	8,654 sqft (0.199 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	232 N FRANKLIN ST
City	VAN WERT
State	OH
Zip	45891-1312
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AGR
Legal Description	LOT 571 VAN WERT 1
Legal Subdivision	EAST ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	571
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Township / Civil Division	RIDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	20600

Owner

Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	221 N MAIN ST, MENDON, OH 45862-8500
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 15, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DYNAMIC FCU
Dec 30, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 26, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 9, 2021	Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20215707
Deed Book / Page	422 / 4822
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 22, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	420/5677
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Property Address	232 N FRANKLIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1312
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 23, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	000426/555
Date	Nov 15, 2022
Book Page	426/555
Instrument	202204277

Lender

Name	DYNAMIC FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CELINA, OH 45822

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2037

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2021
Property Address	232 N FRANKLIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1312
Document Number	00422/4822
Book / Page	422 / 4822
Instrument Date	Dec 18, 2021
Instrument	202105707
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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
Address	221 N MAIN ST, MENDON, OH 45862-8500

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2021
Property Address	232 N FRANKLIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1312
Document Number	420/5677
Book / Page	420 / 5677
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2021
Instrument	202103297
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	KS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 189, MENDON, OH 45862-0189

July 2021: Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Certificate of Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2021
Property Address	232 N FRANKLIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1312
Document Number	420/4747
Book / Page	420 / 4747
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2021
Instrument	202103042
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2021

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1200 SAINT JOHNS RD, MARIA STEIN, OH 45860-9514

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Van Wert County
County Subdivision	Ridge 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	$669.00 (+18.83%)	$17,320 (-) Land $2,930 Building $14,390
2024	$563.00 (-13.65%)	$17,320 (-) Land $2,930 Building $14,390	$49,480 (-) Land $8,370 Building $41,110
2023	$652.00 (+27.1%)	$17,320 (+42.32%) Land $2,930 Building $14,390	$49,480 (+42.31%) Land $8,370 Building $41,110
2022	$513.00	$12,170 Land $2,820 Building $9,350
2020			$34,770 Land $8,060 Building $26,710

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

Flood

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

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 258 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

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.

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