Wood County property record for 302 E Merry Ave, Bowling Green, OH 43402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Feb 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B07-511-1901-24-005.000 |
| Primary APN | B07-511-1901-24-005.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,790 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 302 E MERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOWLING GREEN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43402-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INLOT 668 |
| Legal Range | 11 |
| Legal Township | 05 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | CASES ADD |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 668 |
| Jurisdiction | WOOD OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BOWLING GREEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
The current owner of 302 E Merry Ave bought it in September 2004.
Source: Wood County records, as of February 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 E MERRY AVE, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PREMIER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2149 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WOOD OH |
| Property Address | 302 E MERRY AVE, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402-2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3656/0321 |
| Instrument | 201900271 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WOOD OH |
| Property Address | 302 E MERRY AVE, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402-2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3852/713 |
| Instrument | 202102318 |
| Name | PREMIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 302 E Merry Ave was $2,985 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wood County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Municipality | Bowling Green City |
| County | Wood County |
| Unified School District | Bowling Green City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,985.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,915 (-) Land $13,790 Building $55,125 | |
| 2024 | $2,985.00 (+0.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,915 (-0.01%) Land $13,790 Building $55,125 | |
| 2023 | $2,971.00 (+23.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,920 (+25.97%) Land $13,790 Building $55,130 | $196,900 Land $39,400 Building $157,500 |
| 2022 | $2,404.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,710 Land $11,520 Building $43,190 | |
| 2020 | $156,300 Land $32,900 Building $123,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 302 E Merry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 302 E Merry Ave 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 | BOWLING GREEN CITY serves 31,578 people · EPA ID OH8700311 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2026 |
| 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 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, MetaLINK Technologies, Verizon.
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