5517 Independence Dr, Lorain, OH 44053 Property Records

Lorain County property record for 5517 Independence Dr, Lorain, OH 44053

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$47,700 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$2,333 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-02-004-108-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-02-004-108-004

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,278 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,804 sqft
1st Floor Area1,278 sqft
Basement Area1,278 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchStoop
Porch Area42 sqft
Patio Area42 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address5517 INDEPENDENCE DR
CityLORAIN
StateOH
Zip44053-3214
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWILLIAMSBURG HTS #6 60 X 120
Legal SubdivisionWILLIAMSBURG HTS 6
Legal Tract02
Legal Block108
Legal Lot Number191
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionLORAIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract24200

Owner

Source: Lorain County records, as of May 16, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5517 INDEPENDENCE DR, LORAIN, OH 44053-3214
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 28, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021843547
Prior Transfer DateSep 29, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000843547
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateOct 12, 2021
Property Address5517 INDEPENDENCE DR, LORAIN, OH 44053-3214
Document Number0000843547
Map ReferenceVOL 31 PG 28
Instrument DateSep 29, 2021
Instrument2021-0843547
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address321 RIVERSIDE DR, HURON, OH 44839-2627

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5517 INDEPENDENCE DR, LORAIN, OH 44053-3214

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyLorain County
MunicipalityLorain City
Unified School DistrictAmherst Exempted Village School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,333.00 (+1.61%) Homeowner's exemption$55,260 (+0.02%) Land $10,960 Building $44,300$157,860 (-) Land $31,300 Building $126,560
2024$2,296.00 (+7.39%)$55,251 (+27.25%) Land $10,955 Building $44,296$157,860 (+27.26%) Land $31,300 Building $126,560
2023$2,138.00 (+4.19%)$43,418 (+0.02%) Land $9,104 Building $34,314$124,050 (-) Land $26,010 Building $98,040
2022$2,052.00$43,410 Land $9,100 Building $34,310
2021$124,050 Land $26,010 Building $98,040

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2011–2023)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLORAIN CITY PWS
serves 64,152 people · EPA ID OH4700711
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline.

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