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242 Gates Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 Property Records

Lorain County property record for 242 Gates Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage1,374 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$62,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$427.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-26-019-102-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area1,374 sqft Living Area
1st Floor687 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area687 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTraditional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Depth X Width90 ft x 41 ft Depth x Width
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area240 sqft Garage
Porch Area273 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemBaseboard Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 GATES AVE
CityELYRIA
StateOH
Zip44035-7023
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionGATES SUB FRONT 40.66
Legal SubdivisionGATES SUB FRONT
Legal Tract26
Legal Block102
Legal Lot NumberPT 12
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Minor Civil DivisionELYRIA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1014
Census Tract97600

Owner

Source: Lorain County records · APN 06-26-019-102-005

Assessment roll updated May 16, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address242 GATES AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 07, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Jul 29, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 29, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 16, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LENDER RECORDING SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 07, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 07, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2021837992
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateSep 07, 2021
Property Address242 GATES AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023
Document Number0000837992
Map ReferenceVOL 3 PG 10
Instrument DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument2021-0837992
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address242 GATES AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateJul 29, 2020
Property Address242 GATES AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023
Document Number0000771554
Instrument DateJul 10, 2020
Instrument771554
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 07, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address242 GATES AVE ELYRIA OH 440357023, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateJun 29, 2020
Property Address242 GATES AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023
Document Number0000766856
Instrument DateMay 30, 2020
Instrument766856
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 09, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address242 GATES AVE ELYRIA OH 440357023, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateMar 16, 2018
Property Address242 GATES AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023
Document Number0000664986
Instrument DateJan 09, 2018
Instrument664986
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2018
Title CompanyLENDER RECORDING SERVICES

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address242 GATES AVE ELYRIA OH 440357023, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lorain County records · Assessment roll updated May 16, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyLorain County
MunicipalityElyria City
Unified School DistrictElyria City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$427.00 (+69.44%) Homeowner's exemption$4,990 (-0.1%) Land $4,990$14,270 (-) Land $14,270
2024$252.00 (-79.6%)$4,995 (-75.42%) Land $4,995$14,270 (-75.43%) Land $14,270
2023$1,235.00 (+6.65%)$20,325 (-0.02%) Land $2,895 Building $17,430$58,070 (-) Land $8,270 Building $49,800
2022$1,158.00$20,330 Land $2,900 Building $17,430
2021$58,070 Land $8,270 Building $49,800

Flood & Wildfire

242 Gates Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Lorain County (39093C), updated May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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