Delaware County property record for 56 Bernard Ave, Delaware, OH 43015
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,565 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 519-433-09-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 519-433-09-020-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,927 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,060 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 207 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 56 BERNARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DELAWARE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43015-2643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOTS 330 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEDGEWOOD SEC 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 330 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
56 Bernard Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2016.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 BERNARD AVE, DELAWARE, OH 43015-2643 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161132 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1398 / 1511 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 56 BERNARD AVE, DELAWARE, OH 43015-2643 |
| Document Number | 0000000813 |
| Book / Page | 1693 / 0001 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 202000000813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 172 E 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43201-2861 |
| Document Number | 0000000814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000000814 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Bernard Ave was $2,565, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Delaware City |
| Unified School District | Delaware City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,565.00 (+5.12%) | $50,440 (-) Land $9,700 Building $40,740 | $144,100 (-) Land $27,700 Building $116,400 |
| 2024 | $2,440.00 (-0.2%) | $50,440 (-) Land $9,700 Building $40,740 | $144,100 (-) Land $27,700 Building $116,400 |
| 2023 | $2,445.00 | $50,440 Land $9,700 Building $40,740 | $144,100 Land $27,700 Building $116,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Bernard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 56 Bernard Ave 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 |
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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 | DELAWARE CITY PWS serves 43,895 people · EPA ID OH2100311 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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