42985 Telegraph Rd, Elyria, OH 44035 Property Records

Lorain County property record for 42985 Telegraph Rd, Elyria, OH 44035

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.569 acres (24,829 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$195,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$3,949 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-24-016-000-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-24-016-000-034

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,704 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,272 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area24,829 sqft (0.569 acres)
Lot Dimensions250 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area600 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area24 sqft
Deck Area196 sqft
Patio Area24 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area336 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address42985 TELEGRAPH RD
CityELYRIA
StateOH
Zip44035-4607
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW OF R
Legal SubdivisionWEST/BLACK RIVER
Legal Tract24
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionELYRIA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract70902

Owner

42985 Telegraph Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.

Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address42985 TELEGRAPH RD, ELYRIA, OH 44035-4607
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 5, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
UNION HM MTG CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 22, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019005409
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address42985 TELEGRAPH RD, ELYRIA, OH 44035-4607
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number20210807508
DateMar 15, 2021
Instrument2021-0807508
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage

September 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateSep 5, 2019
Property Address42985 TELEGRAPH RD, ELYRIA, OH 44035-4607
Document Number0000729034
Instrument DateSep 3, 2019
Instrument729034
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$780.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8241 DOW CIR STRONGSVILLE OH 441361761, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136-1761

Mortgage

Document Number729035
DateSep 5, 2019
Instrument729035
Lender
NameUNION HM MTG CORP
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueSep 4, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 42985 Telegraph Rd was $3,949.

Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyLorain County
County SubdivisionElyria Township
Unified School DistrictElyria City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,949.00$72,920 (%) Land $13,840 Building $59,080$208,350 (-) Land $39,550 Building $168,800
2024$3,949.00 (+20.88%)$72,923 (+41.94%) Land $13,843 Building $59,080$208,350 (+41.94%) Land $39,550 Building $168,800
2023$3,267.00 (+0.37%)$51,377 (-0.01%) Land $8,155 Building $43,222$146,790 Land $23,300 Building $123,490
2022$3,255.00$51,380 Land $8,160 Building $43,220
2021$146,790 Land $23,300 Building $123,490

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 42985 Telegraph Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 42985 Telegraph Rd 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 RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 68,000 people · EPA ID OH4700411
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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