Van Wert County property record for 405 Shaffer St, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.566 acres (24,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-031088.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-031088.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,214 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 528 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,655 sqft (0.566 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 320 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 405 SHAFFER ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OL 138 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-031088.0000
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 00398/0825 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Van Wert County records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert County |
| County Subdivision | Pleasant Township |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Van Wert City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $486.00 (-0.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,220 (-) Land $4,390 Building $20,830 | |
| 2024 | $488.00 (-18.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,220 (-) Land $4,390 Building $20,830 | $72,050 (-) Land $12,540 Building $59,510 |
| 2023 | $599.00 (+25.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,220 (+25.66%) Land $4,390 Building $20,830 | $72,050 (+25.63%) Land $12,540 Building $59,510 |
| 2022 | $476.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,070 Land $4,230 Building $15,840 | |
| 2020 | $57,350 Land $12,090 Building $45,260 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Van Wert County (39161C), updated August 15, 2022 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 391610207002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 368 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company | Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Hanson Communications, Defiance Holdings, Spectrum. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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