Van Wert County property record for 409 Shaffer St, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.456 acres (19,854 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,400 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-031092.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-031092.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,092 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,854 sqft (0.456 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 320 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 409 SHAFFER ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OL 138-1 138-2 & 139-5 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 138-1 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-031092.0000
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 01, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
| May 17, 2018 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN |
| Apr 03, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 26, 2017 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Apr 04, 2017 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 01, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212250 |
| Deed Book / Page | 420 / 1209 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00408/3998 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 420/1209 |
| Book / Page | 420 / 1209 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
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| Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 202102251 |
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| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102251 |
| Name | VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Property Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 000416/934 |
| Book / Page | 416 / 934 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000001716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 202000001717 |
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| Date | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000001717 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 00409/0841 |
| Book / Page | 409 / 0841 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 201800001686 |
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| Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001686 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 03, 2018 |
| Property Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 00408/3998 |
| Book / Page | 408 / 3998 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001065 |
| 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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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 619 WOODLAND AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1648 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 00403/1264 |
| Book / Page | 403 / 1264 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700001815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Property Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
| Document Number | 00402/1049 |
| Book / Page | 402 / 1049 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700001100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 409 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1054 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,122.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,510 (-) Land $3,540 Building $28,970 | |
| 2024 | $1,104.00 (-3.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,510 (-) Land $3,540 Building $28,970 | $92,880 (-) Land $10,110 Building $82,770 |
| 2023 | $1,149.00 (+15.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,510 (+27.39%) Land $3,540 Building $28,970 | $92,880 (+27.39%) Land $10,110 Building $82,770 |
| 2022 | $995.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,520 Land $3,410 Building $22,110 | |
| 2020 | $72,910 Land $9,740 Building $63,170 |
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 |
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