Medina County property record for 252 Chester Ave, Wadsworth, OH 44281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,658 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-20C-02-073 |
| Primary APN | 040-20C-02-073 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 7 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 252 CHESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WADSWORTH |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44281-8373 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY LOT 9599 WH WESTCHESTER SUB PH 2 .2120 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | WH WESTCHESTER SUB |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9599 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | WADSWORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 417300 |
252 Chester Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Medina County records, as of April 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 CHESTER AVE, WADSWORTH, OH 44281-8373 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202024405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 252 CHESTER AVE, WADSWORTH, OH 44281-8373 |
| Document Number | 0000024405 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2009PL000002 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020OR024405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | ALLEGIANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0000024406 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020OR024406 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA OH |
| Property Address | 252 CHESTER AVE, WADSWORTH, OH 44281-8373 |
| Document Number | 0000003275 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 CHESTER AVE WADSWORTH OH 442818373, WADSWORTH, OH 44281-8373 |
| Document Number | 0000003275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3275 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 11, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Chester Ave was $3,658, up 8.1% from the year before.
Source: Medina County assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina County |
| Municipality | Wadsworth City |
| Unified School District | Wadsworth City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,658.00 (+8.1%) | $96,790 (+25.55%) Land $21,140 Building $75,650 | $276,530 Land $60,400 Building $216,130 |
| 2024 | $3,384.00 (-0.21%) | $77,090 (-) Land $18,380 Building $58,710 | |
| 2023 | $3,391.00 (-0.18%) | $77,090 (-) Land $18,380 Building $58,710 | |
| 2022 | $3,397.00 | $77,090 Land $18,380 Building $58,710 | $220,240 Land $52,500 Building $167,740 |
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.
FEMA maps place 252 Chester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2021 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 252 Chester Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WADSWORTH CITY PWS serves 24,356 people · EPA ID OH5201712 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Untangled.Network Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| CityLink Cable | 600 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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