Van Wert County property record for 421 South Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,883 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,488 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-033692.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-033692.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,871 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,883 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 421 SOUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-2303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | SD 263-2 & 263-3 VAN WERT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 263-2 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
421 South Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 SOUTH AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 South Ave was $1,488, up 7.7% from the year before.
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 | $1,488.00 (+7.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,620 (-) Land $5,810 Building $37,810 | |
| 2024 | $1,382.00 (-9.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,620 (-) Land $5,810 Building $37,810 | $124,630 (-) Land $16,600 Building $108,030 |
| 2023 | $1,524.00 (+18.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,620 (+37.3%) Land $5,810 Building $37,810 | $124,630 Land $16,600 Building $108,030 |
| 2022 | $1,291.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,770 Land $4,430 Building $27,340 | |
| 2020 | $90,770 Land $12,660 Building $78,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 South Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 421 South Ave 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 | 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 509 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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