Lorain County property record for 581 Elyria Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,003 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00-024-124-028 |
| Primary APN | 05-00-024-124-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 581 ELYRIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44001-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRNT 0088.00 DPTH 0148.00 |
| 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 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 581 ELYRIA AVE, AMHERST, OH 44001-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058394 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 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 | $2,003.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,840 (+0.01%) Land $17,450 Building $31,390 | $139,530 (-) Land $49,850 Building $89,680 |
| 2024 | $1,972.00 (+1.96%) | $48,836 (+20.93%) Land $17,448 Building $31,388 | $139,530 (+20.93%) Land $49,850 Building $89,680 |
| 2023 | $1,934.00 (+4.31%) | $40,384 (+0.01%) Land $16,342 Building $24,042 | $115,380 (-) Land $46,690 Building $68,690 |
| 2022 | $1,854.00 | $40,380 Land $16,340 Building $24,040 | |
| 2021 | $115,380 Land $46,690 Building $68,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 |
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 |
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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