280 Bechstein Rd, Middle Bass, OH 43446 Property Records

Ottawa County property record for 280 Bechstein Rd, Middle Bass, OH 43446

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.138 acres (5,998 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$30,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill	$158 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`037700-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`037700-7`
Alternative APN	`023-02858-08962-000`

Exterior

Lot Area	5,998 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	164 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	037700-7
Street Address	280 BECHSTEIN RD
City	MIDDLE BASS
State	OH
Zip	43446
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Legal Description	LOT 13 ANDREW BECHSTEIN 2ND
Legal Subdivision	MIDDLE BASS ISLAND
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	OTTAWA OH
Township / Civil Division	PUT-IN-BAY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	50100

Owner

280 Bechstein Rd, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since February 2022.

Source: Ottawa County records, as of April 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1055 LOST LAKE RD, PORT CLINTON, OH 43452-3558
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 24, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Jun 9, 2021	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Dec 12, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 11, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 12, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 22, 1993
Deed Document Number	2019290743
Deed Book / Page	1748 / 202
Last Transfer Date	Feb 24, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000316215
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	OTTAWA OH
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2022
Property Address	280 BECHSTEIN RD, MIDDLE BASS, OH 43446
Document Number	0000316215
Book / Page	1890 / 862
Instrument Date	Feb 24, 2022
Instrument	2022-316215
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	1055 LOST LAKE RD, PORT CLINTON, OH 43452-3558

Mortgage

Document Number	0018880431
Date	Mar 24, 2022
Instrument	1888-0431

Lender

Name	THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 4, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	OTTAWA OH
Recording Date	Jun 9, 2021
Property Address	280 BECHSTEIN RD, MIDDLE BASS, OH 43446
Document Number	0000307436
Book / Page	1843 / 750
Instrument Date	Jun 3, 2021
Instrument	2021-307436
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	129 GREER DR W, NEWARK, OH 43055-1421

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1055 LOST LAKE RD, PORT CLINTON, OH 43452-3558

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	OTTAWA OH
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2019
Property Address	280 BECHSTEIN RD, MIDDLE BASS, OH 43446
Document Number	0000290768
Book / Page	001748 / 000288
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2019
Instrument	290768
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Irrevocable Trust
Address	5041 CLAYGATE LN NEWARK OH 430558685, NEWARK, OH 43055-8685

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	OTTAWA OH
Recording Date	Dec 11, 2019
Property Address	280 BECHSTEIN RD, MIDDLE BASS, OH 43446
Document Number	0000290743
Book / Page	001748 / 000202
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2019
Instrument	290743
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$120.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	BECHSTEIN MIDDLE BASS OH 43446, MIDDLE BASS, OH 43446

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	OTTAWA OH
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2019
Property Address	280 BECHSTEIN RD, MIDDLE BASS, OH 43446
Document Number	0000290767
Book / Page	001748 / 000286
Instrument Date	Nov 25, 2019
Instrument	290767
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5041 CLAYGATE LN NEWARK OH 430558685, NEWARK, OH 43055-8685

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Bechstein Rd was $158.

Source: Ottawa County assessment roll, as of April 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Ottawa County
County Subdivision	Put-in-Bay Township
Unified School District	Middle Bass Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$158.00	$7,644 (-) Land $7,644
2024	$158.00 (+3.27%)	$7,644 (+26.01%) Land $7,644	$21,840 Land $21,840
2023	$153.00 (+6.99%)	$6,066 (-) Land $6,066
2022	$143.00	$6,066 Land $6,066
2021			$17,330 Land $17,330

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 280 Bechstein Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 45 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	83 units insured incl. 38 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	72 (1978–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	7 of 72
Most Recent Claim	May 2021 · river or lake flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 280 Bechstein Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Amplex Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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