Van Wert County property record for 396 Water St, Scott, OH 45886
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.335 acres (14,596 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $728 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-012768.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-012768.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,346 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,596 sqft (0.335 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 396 WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCOTT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45886 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 & 40 SCOTT CORP |
| Legal Lot Number | 39,40 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3107 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
396 Water St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 WATER ST, SCOTT, OH 45886 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 00413/4177 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 396 WATER ST, SCOTT, OH 45886 |
| Document Number | 00413/4177 |
| Book / Page | 413 / 4177 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900002907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 396 WATER ST, SCOTT, OH 45886 |
| Document Number | 201900002908 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900002908 |
| Name | PROFED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Water St was $728.
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Municipality | Scott Village |
| Unified School District | Wayne Trace Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $728.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,540 (-) Land $2,580 Building $20,960 | |
| 2024 | $728.00 (-1.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $23,540 (-) Land $2,580 Building $20,960 | $67,260 (-) Land $7,370 Building $59,890 |
| 2023 | $740.00 (+15.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $23,540 (+25.48%) Land $2,580 Building $20,960 | $67,260 Land $7,370 Building $59,890 |
| 2022 | $643.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,760 Land $1,730 Building $17,030 | |
| 2020 | $53,600 Land $4,940 Building $48,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 396 Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 2022 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 396 Water 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, MetaLINK Technologies.
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