Fulton County property record for 438 Howard Ave, Wauseon, OH 43567
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 772 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,657 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-011572-00.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-011572-00.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 772 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,971 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 236 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 438 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WAUSEON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43567-1221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | MAPLEWOOD ADDITION LOT 18 EX NE COR & 19 SW COR & VACATED ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEWOOD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | FULTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 40702 |
438 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Fulton County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 HOWARD AVE, WAUSEON, OH 43567-1221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Howard Ave was $1,657, down 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Fulton County assessment roll, as of April 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fulton County |
| County Subdivision | Clinton Township |
| Municipality | Wauseon City |
| Unified School District | Wauseon Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,657.00 (-5.48%) | $36,470 (-) Land $5,670 Building $30,800 | $104,200 (-) Land $16,200 Building $88,000 |
| 2024 | $1,753.00 (-3.73%) | $36,470 (-) Land $5,670 Building $30,800 | $104,200 (-) Land $16,200 Building $88,000 |
| 2023 | $1,821.00 (+13.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,470 (+32.38%) Land $5,670 Building $30,800 | $104,200 Land $16,200 Building $88,000 |
| 2022 | $1,609.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,550 Land $4,730 Building $22,820 | |
| 2020 | $78,700 Land $13,500 Building $65,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 438 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 26, 2021
| 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 438 Howard 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 | WAUSEON CITY PWS serves 7,568 people · EPA ID OH2600111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies.
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