Lorain County property record for 557 Middle St, Amherst, OH 44001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00-024-120-006 |
| Primary APN | 05-00-024-120-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Canopy | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 557 MIDDLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44001-2344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HARRIS HRS FRNT 0088.00 DPTH 0154.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRIS HRS FRNT |
| Legal Block | 120 |
| Legal Lot Number | 217 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
557 Middle St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 MIDDLE ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-2344 |
| 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 557 Middle St was $1,822.
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 | $1,822.00 | $65,200 (+%) Land $17,620 Building $47,580 | $186,280 (-) Land $50,350 Building $135,930 |
| 2024 | $1,822.00 (+1.67%) | $65,199 (+40.03%) Land $17,623 Building $47,576 | $186,280 (+40.03%) Land $50,350 Building $135,930 |
| 2023 | $1,792.00 (+3.17%) | $46,561 (-0.02%) Land $16,506 Building $30,055 | $133,030 Land $47,160 Building $85,870 |
| 2022 | $1,737.00 | $46,570 Land $16,510 Building $30,060 | |
| 2021 | $133,030 Land $47,160 Building $85,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Middle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 557 Middle 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 | 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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