Van Wert County property record for 397 Sherman St, Scott, OH 45886
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,409 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-012700.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-012700.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,041 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,409 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 484 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 397 SHERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCOTT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45886 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 & 10 SCOTT CORP |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
397 Sherman St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 397 SHERMAN ST, SCOTT, OH 45886 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021602 |
| Deed Book / Page | 418 / 5803 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 SHERMAN ST, SCOTT, OH 45886 |
| Document Number | 00418/5803 |
| Book / Page | 418 / 5803 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202100000602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | PARTNERS LAND TITLE AGENCY LLC, PARTNERS LAND TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 397 SHERMAN STREET, SCOTT, OH 45886 |
| Document Number | 202100000603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100000603 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Sherman St was $1,038, up 0.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,038.00 (+0.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,500 (-) Land $2,810 Building $30,690 | |
| 2024 | $1,035.00 (-1.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,500 (-) Land $2,810 Building $30,690 | $95,720 (-) Land $8,030 Building $87,690 |
| 2023 | $1,053.00 (+14.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,500 (+25.19%) Land $2,810 Building $30,690 | $95,720 Land $8,030 Building $87,690 |
| 2022 | $916.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,760 Land $1,890 Building $24,870 | |
| 2020 | $76,460 Land $5,400 Building $71,060 |
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 397 Sherman 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 397 Sherman 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 |
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