Van Wert County property record for 252 Prairie Ln, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.311 acres (13,558 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,500 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,113 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-030477.6800 |
| Primary APN | 12-030477.6800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,644 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,558 sqft (0.311 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 781 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 252 PRAIRIE LN |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 4385 WEST PARK SD VAN WERT CORP |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4385 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-030477.6800
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 PRAIRIE LN, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1573 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 05, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 05, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 05, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161116 |
| Deed Book / Page | 395 / 1601 |
| 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,113.00 (+1.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,580 (-) Land $10,430 Building $62,150 | |
| 2024 | $2,089.00 (-4.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,580 (-) Land $10,430 Building $62,150 | $207,370 (-) Land $29,800 Building $177,570 |
| 2023 | $2,197.00 (+9.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,580 (+18.36%) Land $10,430 Building $62,150 | $207,370 (+18.36%) Land $29,800 Building $177,570 |
| 2022 | $2,000.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,320 Land $6,320 Building $55,000 | |
| 2020 | $175,200 Land $18,060 Building $157,140 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 15, 2022 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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.
Based on FCC filings for 382 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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