Seneca County property record for 481 E Co Rd 38, Tiffin, OH 44883
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,760 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 12.6 acres (550,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,800 (Jan 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $1,799 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | J37000589240100 |
| Primary APN | J37000589240100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 550,860 sqft (12.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 256 sqft |
| Lean-To | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 20289 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 E COUNTY ROAD 38 |
| City | TIFFIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44883-9398 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S:32 T:35 R:15 S PT SE PT SW FR 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 15 |
| Legal Township | 35 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SENECA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4078 |
| Census Tract | 962600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Umsted Farm listed 1979 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 79001946 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
481 E Co Rd 38, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Seneca County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 E COUNTY ROAD 38, TIFFIN, OH 44883-9398 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003531789 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 E Co Rd 38 was $1,799 with exemptions applied.
Source: Seneca County assessment roll, as of July 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca County |
| County Subdivision | Pleasant Township |
| Unified School District | Old Fort Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,799.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $66,390 Land $32,290 Building $34,100 | $189,690 Land $92,260 Building $97,430 |
| 2023 | $4,564.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $66,390 (+27.38%) Land $32,290 Building $34,100 | $189,690 Land $92,260 Building $97,430 |
| 2022 | $52,120 Land $26,690 Building $25,430 | ||
| 2021 | $1,732.00 | ||
| 2020 | $148,930 Land $76,260 Building $72,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 E Co Rd 38 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 481 E Co Rd 38 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Bascom Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 25 / 3 |
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