Crawford County property record for 491 McDonald Ave, Galion, OH 44833
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,155 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage Dec 2023 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0023381.000 |
| Primary APN | 19-0023381.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,990 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GALION |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44833-3147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 114.14 X 70 FTG 2277 & 2278 WSD BK 1034PG 1206PB PG |
| Legal Lot Number | 973 |
| Jurisdiction | CRAWFORD OH |
| Township / Civil Division | GALION CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 975200 |
491 McDonald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Crawford County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE, GALION, OH 44833-3147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage GALION BUILDING & LOAN BANK |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GALION BUILDING & LOAN BANK |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012164516 |
| Deed Book / Page | 973 / 372 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 01034/1206 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAWFORD OH |
| Property Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE, GALION, OH 44833-3147 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE, GALION, OH 44833-3147 |
| Document Number | 01064/4818 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Book Page | 1064/4818 |
| Instrument | 202500003006 |
| Name | GALION BUILDING & LOAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GALION, OH 44833 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAWFORD OH |
| Property Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE, GALION, OH 44833-3147 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE, GALION, OH 44833-3147 |
| Document Number | 01057/2309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1057/2309 |
| Instrument | 202300234932 |
| Name | GALION BUILDING & LOAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GALION, OH 44833 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRAWFORD OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE, GALION, OH 44833-3147 |
| Document Number | 01034/1206 |
| Book / Page | 1034 / 1206 |
| Map Reference | VOL 226 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900206231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 MCDONALD AVE, GALION, OH 44833-3147 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 McDonald Ave was $1,155 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Crawford County assessment roll, as of April 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Crawford County |
| Municipality | Galion City |
| Unified School District | Galion City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,155.00 (-0.26%) | $33,640 (-) Land $2,770 Building $30,870 | $96,110 (-) Land $7,910 Building $88,200 |
| 2024 | $1,158.00 (+23.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,640 (+54.24%) Land $2,770 Building $30,870 | $96,110 Land $7,910 Building $88,200 |
| 2023 | $935.00 (-2.5%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $21,810 (-) Land $2,350 Building $19,460 | |
| 2022 | $959.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $21,810 Land $2,350 Building $19,460 | |
| 2021 | $62,310 Land $6,710 Building $55,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 McDonald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023
| 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 491 McDonald 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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 | GALION CITY serves 10,453 people · EPA ID OH1700211 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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