Van Wert County property record for 521 Gordon Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,896 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,152 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,386 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-025984.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-025984.0000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,972 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,152 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 521 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 2280 & 2281 W 4 FT VAN WERT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2280,22 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
521 Gordon Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 GORDON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Gordon Ave was $1,386, 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 | $1,386.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,530 (-) Land $3,640 Building $36,890 | |
| 2024 | $1,363.00 (-3.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,530 (-) Land $3,640 Building $36,890 | $115,800 (-) Land $10,400 Building $105,400 |
| 2023 | $1,419.00 (+19.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,530 (+39.28%) Land $3,640 Building $36,890 | $115,800 Land $10,400 Building $105,400 |
| 2022 | $1,187.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,100 Land $2,770 Building $26,330 | |
| 2020 | $83,140 Land $7,910 Building $75,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 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 521 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.
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