Lorain County property record for 253 University Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
| Square Footage | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,944.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-25-003-104-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 872 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 704 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab) Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 63 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch | 1 Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft Porch |
| Canopy Area | 192 sqft Canopy |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 253 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-7151 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRNT 0062.46 DPTH 0120.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS 01 |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Block | 104 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Minor Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 71100 |
Source: Lorain County records · APN 06-25-003-104-011
Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 253 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2019003551 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 253 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000878591 |
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| Date | Jun 08, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0878591 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7151 |
| Document Number | 0000719414 |
| Map Reference | VOL 22 PG 16&17 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0719414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST MERIDIAN TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 253 UNIVERSITY AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-7151 |
| Document Number | 0000719415 |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0719415 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2049 |
Source: Lorain County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Elyria City |
| Unified School District | Elyria City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,944.00 | $62,520 (+0.01%) Land $11,470 Building $51,050 | $178,610 (-) Land $32,760 Building $145,850 |
| 2024 | $2,944.00 (+9.48%) | $62,514 (+26.64%) Land $11,466 Building $51,048 | $178,610 (+26.64%) Land $32,760 Building $145,850 |
| 2023 | $2,689.00 (+0.37%) | $49,365 (-0.01%) Land $10,000 Building $39,365 | $141,040 (-) Land $28,570 Building $112,470 |
| 2022 | $2,679.00 | $49,370 Land $10,000 Building $39,370 | |
| 2021 | $141,040 Land $28,570 Building $112,470 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lorain County (39093C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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