Lorain County property record for 524 Elyria Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,427 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00-024-123-002 |
| Primary APN | 05-00-024-123-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 524 ELYRIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44001-2322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHUPE 70 X 175 S/L 237 |
| Legal Subdivision | ISAAC SHUPES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 123 |
| Legal Lot Number | 237 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50301 |
524 Elyria Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2005.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 ELYRIA AVE, AMHERST, OH 44001-2322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005093793_1 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 109222 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Elyria Ave was $2,427.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 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 | $2,427.00 | $56,330 (+%) Land $14,850 Building $41,480 | $160,940 (-) Land $42,440 Building $118,500 |
| 2024 | $2,427.00 (+46.65%) | $56,329 (+28.84%) Land $14,854 Building $41,475 | $160,940 (+28.84%) Land $42,440 Building $118,500 |
| 2023 | $1,655.00 (+3.05%) | $43,719 (%) Land $13,909 Building $29,810 | $124,910 Land $39,740 Building $85,170 |
| 2022 | $1,606.00 | $43,720 Land $13,910 Building $29,810 | |
| 2021 | $124,910 Land $39,740 Building $85,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Elyria Ave 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 May 25, 2026 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 524 Elyria 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 411 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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