Medina County property record for 281 1st St, Wadsworth, OH 44281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,057 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,672 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-20D-08-060 |
| Primary APN | 040-20D-08-060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 6 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,053 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 273 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,057 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 281 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WADSWORTH |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44281-2052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2925 .000A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2925 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | WADSWORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 417200 |
281 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1996.
Source: Medina County records, as of April 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 1ST ST, WADSWORTH, OH 44281-2052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 1st St was $1,672, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Medina County assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina County |
| Municipality | Wadsworth City |
| Unified School District | Wadsworth City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,672.00 (+4.76%) | $44,050 (+21.62%) Land $15,750 Building $28,300 | $125,870 Land $45,000 Building $80,870 |
| 2024 | $1,596.00 (-0.25%) | $36,220 (-) Land $13,130 Building $23,090 | |
| 2023 | $1,600.00 | $36,220 (-) Land $13,130 Building $23,090 | |
| 2022 | $1,600.00 | $36,220 Land $13,130 Building $23,090 | $103,460 Land $37,500 Building $65,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2021 · 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 Claims | 2 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 281 1st St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WADSWORTH CITY PWS serves 24,356 people · EPA ID OH5201712 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 280 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CityLink Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Untangled.Network Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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