Erie County property record for 421 Franklin St, Sandusky, OH 44870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,365 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,629 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,900 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,332 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00251-000 |
| Primary APN | 56-00251-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,549 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,277 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 184 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 184 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,629 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 231 sqft |
| Patio Area | 189 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Account Number | 004790-7 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | SANDUSKY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44870-2915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 24 FRANKLIN ST E 132' OF S 1/2 27 1/2'X132' |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN STREET |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SANDUSKY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 40801 |
421 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2001.
Source: Erie County records, as of March 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 FRANKLIN ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Property Address | 421 FRANKLIN ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2915 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TITLE CO LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000645 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900645 |
| Name | VACATIONLAND FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANDUSKY, OH 44870 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Franklin St was $1,332 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Erie County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Sandusky City |
| Unified School District | Sandusky City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,332.00 | $35,752 (-) Land $2,348 Building $33,404 | |
| 2024 | $1,332.00 (-17.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $35,752 (+10.1%) Land $2,348 Building $33,404 | $102,150 Land $6,710 Building $95,440 |
| 2023 | $1,619.00 (+0.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,473 (-0.01%) Land $1,841 Building $30,632 | |
| 2022 | $1,608.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,476 Land $1,841 Building $30,635 | |
| 2021 | $92,780 Land $5,260 Building $87,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 421 Franklin 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 |
|---|
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 | SANDUSKY CITY serves 25,793 people · EPA ID OH2201411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber · Cable | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, Watch TV.
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