Van Wert County property record for 511 Gordon Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-026004.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-026004.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,736 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,140 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 511 GORDON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-2338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 2285 VAN WERT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2285 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
511 Gordon Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 GORDON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 423 / 296 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 511 GORDON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2338 |
| Document Number | 000423/296 |
| Book / Page | 423 / 296 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 511 GORDON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2338 |
| Document Number | 0202200271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200271 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Gordon Ave was $1,185, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert County |
| County Subdivision | Pleasant Township |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Van Wert City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,185.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,430 (-) Land $4,000 Building $30,430 | |
| 2024 | $1,165.00 (-3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,430 (-) Land $4,000 Building $30,430 | $98,370 (-) Land $11,430 Building $86,940 |
| 2023 | $1,213.00 (+26.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,430 (+39.79%) Land $4,000 Building $30,430 | $98,370 Land $11,430 Building $86,940 |
| 2022 | $962.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,630 Land $3,040 Building $21,590 | |
| 2020 | $70,380 Land $8,690 Building $61,690 |
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 511 Gordon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022
| 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.
The area around 511 Gordon Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 409 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 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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