Lorain County property record for 343 Defiance Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,278 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00-005-109-020 |
| Primary APN | 10-00-005-109-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,534 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,534 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 343 DEFIANCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-8228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT RIDGE HTS SUBD 3 70 X 125 S/L 167 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT RIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION #3 |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 167 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 71202 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 DEFIANCE AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 116808 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 343 DEFIANCE AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | KINGDOM TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000814199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0814199 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 343 DEFIANCE AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | KINGDOM TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20210814199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0814199 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Elyria City |
| Unified School District | Elyria City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,278.00 | $65,650 (+%) Land $13,000 Building $52,650 | $187,560 (-) Land $37,130 Building $150,430 |
| 2024 | $3,278.00 (+31.28%) | $65,647 (+49.14%) Land $12,996 Building $52,651 | $187,560 (+49.14%) Land $37,130 Building $150,430 |
| 2023 | $2,497.00 (+0.64%) | $44,017 (+0.02%) Land $10,014 Building $34,003 | $125,760 (-) Land $28,610 Building $97,150 |
| 2022 | $2,481.00 | $44,010 Land $10,010 Building $34,000 | |
| 2021 | $125,760 Land $28,610 Building $97,150 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 68,000 people · EPA ID OH4700411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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