Van Wert County property record for 418 Shaffer St, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 660 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-022836.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-022836.0000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 972 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| 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 | 6,948 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 288 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 418 SHAFFER ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1417 N 40 FT & 8.25 FT VAC ALLEY VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1417 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1051 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20233187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 428 / 5062 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00311/1425 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 418 SHAFFER ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1055 |
| Document Number | 00428/5062 |
| Book / Page | 428 / 5062 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202303187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,720 (-) Land $2,230 Building $19,490 | |
| 2024 | $688.00 (+43.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,720 (-) Land $2,230 Building $19,490 | $62,060 (-) Land $6,370 Building $55,690 |
| 2023 | $481.00 (+31.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,720 (+27.02%) Land $2,230 Building $19,490 | $62,060 (+27.04%) Land $6,370 Building $55,690 |
| 2022 | $366.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,100 Land $2,150 Building $14,950 | |
| 2020 | $48,850 Land $6,140 Building $42,710 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 368 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.
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