Lorain County property record for 555 Elyria Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1874 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,706 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00-024-124-026 |
| Primary APN | 05-00-024-124-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1874 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 555 ELYRIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44001-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRNT 0040.00 DPTH 0148.50 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
555 Elyria Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2016.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4612 LUCAS CT, ELYRIA, OH 44035-1339 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-0581637 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 Elyria Ave was $1,706.
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 | $1,706.00 | $39,610 (-0.01%) Land $7,930 Building $31,680 | $113,180 (-) Land $22,660 Building $90,520 |
| 2024 | $1,706.00 (+16.37%) | $39,613 (+49.81%) Land $7,931 Building $31,682 | $113,180 (+49.81%) Land $22,660 Building $90,520 |
| 2023 | $1,466.00 (+3.6%) | $26,443 (-0.03%) Land $7,427 Building $19,016 | $75,550 Land $21,220 Building $54,330 |
| 2022 | $1,415.00 | $26,450 Land $7,430 Building $19,020 | |
| 2021 | $75,550 Land $21,220 Building $54,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 555 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 555 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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