252 University Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 Property Records

Lorain County property record for 252 University Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 · Last verified March 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Square Footage1,566 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,405 sqft (0.169 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$132,000 (2003)
Tax Bill$3,163.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-25-003-102-027

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,566 sqft Living Area
1st Floor754 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor812 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Architectural StyleTraditional Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.169 acres)
Depth X Width126 ft x 61 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area468 sqft Garage
Patio Area24 sqft Patio
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area24 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 UNIVERSITY AVE
CityELYRIA
StateOH
Zip44035-7152
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionUNIVERSITY HTS SUB 1 57.88 X 126.69 S/L 47-48
Legal SubdivisionUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION #1
Legal Tract25
Legal Block102
Legal Lot Number47-48
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Minor Civil DivisionELYRIA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1026
Census Tract71100

Owner

Source: Lorain County records · APN 06-25-003-102-027

Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

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Owner of Record2 Owner Names on File
Mailing Address252 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7152
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 07, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 06, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Aug 17, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 19, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2003005150
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address252 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7152
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7152

Mortgage

Document Number0000935003
DateNov 07, 2023
Instrument2023-0935003
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueDec 01, 2033

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address252 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7152
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number20210827020
DateJul 06, 2021
Instrument2021-0827020
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Type Change DateJul 01, 2028
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change7.5%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate7.5%

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address252 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7152
Document Number0000727190
Instrument DateAug 17, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 05, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address252 UNIVERSITY AVE ELYRIA OH 440357152, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7152

Mortgage

Document Number0000727190
DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument727190
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 21, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lorain County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,163.00$67,170 (-0.01%) Land $11,430 Building $55,740$191,930 (-) Land $32,670 Building $159,260
2024$3,163.00 (+12.2%)$67,176 (+29.82%) Land $11,435 Building $55,741$191,930 (+29.82%) Land $32,670 Building $159,260
2023$2,819.00 (+0.36%)$51,745 (+0.01%) Land $9,972 Building $41,773$147,840 (-) Land $28,490 Building $119,350
2022$2,809.00$51,740 Land $9,970 Building $41,770
2021$147,840 Land $28,490 Building $119,350

Flood & Wildfire

252 University 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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