Lorain County property record for 265 E College St, Oberlin, OH 44074
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,967 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.419 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,874 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00-086-112-023 |
| Primary APN | 09-00-086-112-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,967 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 959 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.419 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 265 E COLLEGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | OBERLIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44074-1355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O V P OBERLIN 109.50 X 172 S/L 28 SIZE CORR 12/20/93 |
| Legal Subdivision | OBERLIN |
| Legal Block | 112 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | OBERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 60100 |
The current owner of 265 E College St acquired it in February 2007.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 E COLLEGE ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000188378 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 E College St was $2,874.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Oberlin City |
| Unified School District | Oberlin City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,874.00 | $81,230 (%) Land $7,150 Building $74,080 | $232,090 (-) Land $20,420 Building $211,670 |
| 2024 | $2,874.00 (+17.31%) | $81,232 (+52.18%) Land $7,147 Building $74,085 | $232,090 (+52.18%) Land $20,420 Building $211,670 |
| 2023 | $2,450.00 (+1.79%) | $53,379 (%) Land $5,397 Building $47,982 | $152,510 Land $15,420 Building $137,090 |
| 2022 | $2,407.00 | $53,380 Land $5,400 Building $47,980 | |
| 2021 | $152,510 Land $15,420 Building $137,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 E College St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 265 E College St 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 | OBERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,600 people · EPA ID OH4700911 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Also Mapped Here | RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Mar 2024 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Cable Co-op Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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