Lorain County property record for 491 N Main St, Amherst, OH 44001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,400 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,164 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00-022-107-003 |
| Primary APN | 05-00-022-107-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,330 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 491 N MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44001-1457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20060130910 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST |
| Legal Block | 107 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 N MAIN ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1457 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006130910 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Municipality | Amherst City |
| County | Lorain County |
| Unified School District | Amherst Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,164.00 | $50,230 (%) Land $13,370 Building $36,860 | $143,520 (-) Land $38,200 Building $105,320 |
| 2024 | $2,164.00 (-3.65%) | $50,232 (+39.12%) Land $13,370 Building $36,862 | $143,520 (+39.12%) Land $38,200 Building $105,320 |
| 2023 | $2,246.00 (+25.69%) | $36,107 (-0.01%) Land $12,947 Building $23,160 | $103,160 (-) Land $36,990 Building $66,170 |
| 2022 | $1,787.00 | $36,110 Land $12,950 Building $23,160 | |
| 2021 | $103,160 Land $36,990 Building $66,170 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 74% 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 | AMHERST CITY PWS serves 11,797 people · EPA ID OH4700003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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