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438 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130 Property Records

Fairfield County property record for 438 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130 · Last verified March 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Square Footage1,492 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,705 sqft (0.062 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$120,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$534.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-30465.00
Alternative APN
  • 0302 02195

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,492 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,066 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Architectural StyleCape Cod Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area2,705 sqft (0.062 acres)
Depth X Width53 ft x 51 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area294 sqft Garage
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area90 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemOil Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number0302 02195
Street Address438 E 5TH AVE
CityLANCASTER
StateOH
Zip43130-3145
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMAPLE STREET ADD LOT 12W
Legal SubdivisionMAPLE STREET ADD
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionFAIRFIELD OH
Minor Civil DivisionLANCASTER CITY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3040
Census Tract32100

Owner

Source: Fairfield County records · APN 053-30465.00

Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address438 E 5TH AVE, LANCASTER, OH 43130-3145
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 14, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Jun 26, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 26, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 26, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201800004085
Deed Book / Page1760 / 2820
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFAIRFIELD OH
Recording DateMar 14, 2018
Property Address438 E 5TH AVE, LANCASTER, OH 43130-3145
Document Number0000004085
Book / Page1760 / 2820
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 4
Instrument DateMar 02, 2018
Instrument201800004085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight Of Survivorship
Address1700 MAGNAVOX WAY STE 220, 220, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-1552

Mortgage

Document Number0000004086
DateMar 14, 2018
Instrument201800004086
Lender
NameRUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number0000004087
DateMar 14, 2018
Book Page1760/2836
Instrument201800004087
Lender
NameOHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionFAIRFIELD OH
Recording DateJun 26, 2017
Property Address438 E 5TH AVE, LANCASTER, OH 43130-3145
Document Number0000011384
Book / Page001741 / 000626
Instrument DateMay 26, 2017
Instrument11384
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 04, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$168.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address634 BEAR RUN LN LEWIS CENTER OH 430358299, LEWIS CENTER, OH 43035-8299
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionFAIRFIELD OH
Recording DateApr 26, 2017
Property Address438 E 5TH AVE, LANCASTER, OH 43130-3145
Document Number0000007177
Book / Page001736 / 001954
Instrument DateApr 24, 2017
Instrument7177
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 08, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$273.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address438 E 5TH AVE LANCASTER OH 431303145, LANCASTER, OH 43130-3145
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Fairfield County records · Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyFairfield County
MunicipalityLancaster City
Unified School DistrictLancaster City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$55,000 (+274.15%) Land $11,560 Building $43,440$157,130 (+274.12%) Land $33,030 Building $124,100
2023$534.00 Homeowner's exemption$14,700 (-) Land $5,660 Building $9,040
2022Homeowner's exemption$14,700 Land $5,660 Building $9,040$42,000 Land $16,160 Building $25,840

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