Van Wert County property record for 245 N Chestnut St, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,389 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,149 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-018884.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-018884.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,889 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 648 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,389 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 245 N CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 489 E 82 FT VAN WERT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 489 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 N WAYNE ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1325 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997596 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,149.00 (+6.49%) | $30,940 (-) Land $2,310 Building $28,630 | |
| 2024 | $1,079.00 (-4%) | $30,940 (-) Land $2,310 Building $28,630 | $88,400 (-) Land $6,600 Building $81,800 |
| 2023 | $1,124.00 (+33.49%) | $30,940 (+48.54%) Land $2,310 Building $28,630 | $88,400 (+48.55%) Land $6,600 Building $81,800 |
| 2022 | $842.00 | $20,830 Land $2,220 Building $18,610 | |
| 2020 | $59,510 Land $6,340 Building $53,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
| 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.
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 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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