Ottawa County property record for 542 Ames St, Elmore, OH 43416
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,319 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,658 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031264-2 |
| Primary APN | 031264-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,319 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,188 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 746 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 252 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Canopy | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 031264-2 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 AMES ST |
| City | ELMORE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43416-9736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 BOGGS 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTAWA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRIS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5033 |
| Census Tract | 50900 |
542 Ames St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ottawa County records, as of April 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 AMES ST, ELMORE, OH 43416-9736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Ames St was $1,658, down 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Ottawa County assessment roll, as of April 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ottawa County |
| County Subdivision | Harris Township |
| Municipality | Elmore Village |
| Unified School District | Woodmore Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,658.00 (-0.84%) | $41,118 (-) Land $9,072 Building $32,046 | |
| 2024 | $1,672.00 (+7.59%) | $41,118 (+18.46%) Land $9,072 Building $32,046 | $117,480 Land $25,920 Building $91,560 |
| 2023 | $1,554.00 (+4.51%) | $34,710 (-) Land $6,720 Building $27,990 | |
| 2022 | $1,487.00 | $34,710 Land $6,720 Building $27,990 | |
| 2021 | $99,170 Land $19,200 Building $79,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2022 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · 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.
The area around 542 Ames St 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 |
|---|
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 | ELMORE VILLAGE serves 1,421 people · EPA ID OH6200712 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OTTAWA COUNTY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Amplex Wireless Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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