Huron County property record for 285 1/2 E Main St, Norwalk, OH 44857
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.359 acres (15,656 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $585 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-0270-02-019-0000 |
| Primary APN | 33-0270-02-019-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,656 sqft (0.359 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 412 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 3,150 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 352402 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 E MAIN ST |
| City | NORWALK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44857-1637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 3 LOT 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HURON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 915500 |
285 1/2 E Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Huron County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 1/2 E MAIN ST, NORWALK, OH 44857-1637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HURON OH |
| Property Address | 285 1/2 E MAIN ST, NORWALK, OH 44857-1637 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004216 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308290004216 |
| Name | FIREFIGHTERS COMMUNITY CU INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44125 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 3, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 1/2 E Main St was $585 with exemptions applied, down 7.6% from the year before.
Source: Huron County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron County |
| Municipality | Norwalk City |
| Unified School District | Norwalk City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $585.00 (-7.58%) | $25,320 (-) Land $7,460 Building $17,860 | $72,350 (-) Land $21,320 Building $51,030 |
| 2024 | $633.00 (-11.72%) | $25,320 (-6.43%) Land $7,460 Building $17,860 | $72,350 Land $21,320 Building $51,030 |
| 2023 | $717.00 (-2.71%) | $27,060 (-) Land $7,020 Building $20,040 | |
| 2022 | $737.00 | $27,060 Land $7,020 Building $20,040 | |
| 2021 | $77,320 Land $20,060 Building $57,260 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 285 1/2 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2017 · 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 | 4 (1981–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1987 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 285 1/2 E Main 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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 | NORWALK CITY PWS private · serves 17,466 people · EPA ID OH3901111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, North Coast Wireless Communications.
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