Lorain County property record for 557 Kansas Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00-005-102-075 |
| Primary APN | 10-00-005-102-075 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 756 sqft |
| Canopy | 756 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 557 KANSAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-8216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT RIDGE HTS SUBD 3 51.74 X 143.64 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT RIDGE HEIGHTS SUB |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 71202 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 557 KANSAS AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072288 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 557 KANSAS AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8216 |
| Document Number | 0000072288 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 2-4 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0072288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 KANSAS AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8216 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 557 KANSAS AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8216 |
| Document Number | 0000071692 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 2-4 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0071692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 557 KANSAS AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8216 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Elyria City |
| Unified School District | Elyria City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,604.00 (-24.77%) | $54,870 (-) Land $14,320 Building $40,550 | $156,770 (-) Land $40,900 Building $115,870 |
| 2024 | $2,132.00 (+8.22%) | $54,870 (+21.06%) Land $14,315 Building $40,555 | $156,770 (+21.06%) Land $40,900 Building $115,870 |
| 2023 | $1,970.00 (-0.81%) | $45,326 (-0.01%) Land $11,029 Building $34,297 | $129,500 (-) Land $31,510 Building $97,990 |
| 2022 | $1,986.00 | $45,330 Land $11,030 Building $34,300 | |
| 2021 | $129,500 Land $31,510 Building $97,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| 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.
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 | ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 68,000 people · EPA ID OH4700411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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