Lucas County property record for 5945 Merle St, Toledo, OH 43623
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,324 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,775 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-72834 |
| Primary APN | 23-72834 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,300 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5945 MERLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOLEDO |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43623-1144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10-RS6 |
| Legal Description | WESTWOOD GDS 2ND EXTN LOT 858 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD GDS 2ND EXTN |
| Legal Lot Number | 858 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | TOLEDO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 7901 |
5945 Merle St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Lucas County records, as of February 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18375 W RIVER RD, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402-9064 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 15104733 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5945 Merle St was $2,775, up 10.8% from the year before.
Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lucas County |
| Municipality | Toledo City |
| Unified School District | Washington Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,775.00 (+10.82%) | $43,925 (-) Land $8,155 Building $35,770 | |
| 2024 | $2,504.00 (-7.12%) | $43,925 (+18.06%) Land $8,155 Building $35,770 | $125,500 Land $23,300 Building $102,200 |
| 2023 | $2,696.00 (+0.33%) | $37,205 (-) Land $7,000 Building $30,205 | |
| 2022 | $2,687.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,205 Land $7,000 Building $30,205 | |
| 2021 | $106,300 Land $20,000 Building $86,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5945 Merle St 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 July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1989–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5945 Merle 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 |
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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 | CITY OF TOLEDO serves 360,000 people · EPA ID OH4801411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Mar 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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