Erie County property record for 513 Thorpe Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,051 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-00247-000 |
| Primary APN | 60-00247-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,051 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 003713-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 513 THORPE DR |
| City | SANDUSKY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44870-1673 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14 VENICE HEIGHTS ALLOT |
| Legal Subdivision | VENICE HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SANDUSKY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
513 Thorpe Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2001.
Source: Erie County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 THORPE DR, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-1673 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 513 THORPE DR, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-1673 |
| Document Number | 0000001045 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 THORPE DR SANDUSKY OH 448701673, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-1673 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 513 Thorpe Dr was $1,160, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Erie County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Sandusky City |
| Unified School District | Sandusky City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,160.00 (+4.98%) | $50,323 (-) Land $9,163 Building $41,160 | |
| 2024 | $1,105.00 (-38.47%) | $50,323 (+11.56%) Land $9,163 Building $41,160 | $143,780 Land $26,180 Building $117,600 |
| 2023 | $1,796.00 (-0.39%) | $45,107 (-) Land $7,234 Building $37,873 | |
| 2022 | $1,803.00 | $45,107 Land $7,234 Building $37,873 | |
| 2021 | $128,880 Land $20,670 Building $108,210 |
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 513 Thorpe Dr 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 April 5, 2023 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2006–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 513 Thorpe Dr 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 | SANDUSKY CITY serves 25,793 people · EPA ID OH2201411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, Verizon.
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