Preble County property record for 404 E Mechanic St, Eaton, OH 45320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,194 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,919 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,187 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2005 Mortgage Oct 2015 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M40-0006-029-01-011-000 |
| Primary APN | M40-0006-029-01-011-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,194 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 404 E MECHANIC ST |
|---|---|
| City | EATON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45320-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 898 W PT & 899 E PT |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTION LOTS899&898 |
| Legal Lot Number | 898 |
| Jurisdiction | PREBLE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | EATON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 455002 |
404 E Mechanic St is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Preble County records, as of March 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 E MECHANIC ST, EATON, OH 45320-1543 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE CO |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016908 |
| Deed Book / Page | 358 / 1103 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 00452/2175 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PREBLE OH |
| Property Address | 404 E MECHANIC ST, EATON, OH 45320-1543 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00229/1743 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2005 |
| Book Page | 229/1743 |
| Instrument | 200500060100 |
| Name | AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | 1100 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD STE 200, ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.75% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Index | LIBOR |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PREBLE OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2015 |
| Property Address | 404 E MECHANIC ST, EATON, OH 45320-1543 |
| Document Number | 00354/0853 |
| Book / Page | 354 / 0853 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Instrument | 201500004423 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $129.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 WALNUT ST # 4844, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043-3443 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 E Mechanic St was $1,187, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Preble County assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Preble County |
| Municipality | Eaton City |
| Unified School District | Eaton Community City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,187.00 (+1.11%) | $31,370 (-) Land $6,970 Building $24,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,174.00 (-12.13%) | $31,370 (-) Land $6,970 Building $24,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,336.00 (+21.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,370 (+26.39%) Land $6,970 Building $24,400 | $89,600 Land $19,900 Building $69,700 |
| 2022 | $1,103.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,820 Land $6,690 Building $18,130 | |
| 2020 | $89,600 Land $19,900 Building $69,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 E Mechanic St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 7, 2024 · 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 | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 404 E Mechanic St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | EATON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 8,400 people · EPA ID OH6801612 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 428 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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