Lorain County property record for 3259 Amherst Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,637 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,517 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01-003-216-008 |
| Primary APN | 02-01-003-216-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,637 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,289 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 81 sqft |
| Patio Area | 81 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3259 AMHERST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LORAIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44052-5010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LORAIN REALTY CO 45 X 159 |
| Legal Subdivision | LORAIN REALTY CO |
| Legal Tract | 01 |
| Legal Block | 216 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 & |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LORAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 23500 |
3259 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2004.
Source: Lorain County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3259 AMHERST AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052-5010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999613140 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000983978 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 3259 AMHERST AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052-5010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000820658 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0820658 |
| Name | FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN OF LORAIN |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LORAIN, OH 44053 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3259 Amherst Ave was $1,517 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Lorain City |
| Unified School District | Lorain City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,517.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,670 (-0.02%) Land $7,460 Building $32,210 | $113,360 (-) Land $21,320 Building $92,040 |
| 2024 | $1,517.00 (-4.83%) | $39,676 (+28.19%) Land $7,462 Building $32,214 | $113,360 (+28.19%) Land $21,320 Building $92,040 |
| 2023 | $1,594.00 (+0.89%) | $30,951 (-0.03%) Land $5,705 Building $25,246 | $88,430 Land $16,300 Building $72,130 |
| 2022 | $1,580.00 | $30,960 Land $5,710 Building $25,250 | |
| 2021 | $88,430 Land $16,300 Building $72,130 |
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 3259 Amherst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · 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 3259 Amherst 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 | LORAIN CITY PWS serves 64,152 people · EPA ID OH4700711 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 | 2 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 680 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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