Lorain County property record for 597 E College St, Oberlin, OH 44074
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,191 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00-088-105-036 |
| Primary APN | 09-00-088-105-036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 164 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 597 E COLLEGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | OBERLIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44074-1358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 60-09-088A -072-00 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSSIA |
| Legal Block | 105 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | OBERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 60100 |
The current owner of 597 E College St acquired it in June 2009.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 597 E COLLEGE ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000294721 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000297632 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 597 E College St was $3,191.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Oberlin City |
| Unified School District | Oberlin City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,191.00 | $88,090 (-0.01%) Land $6,700 Building $81,390 | $251,700 (-) Land $19,150 Building $232,550 |
| 2024 | $3,191.00 (-7.48%) | $88,096 (+22.4%) Land $6,703 Building $81,393 | $251,700 (+22.4%) Land $19,150 Building $232,550 |
| 2023 | $3,449.00 (+2.1%) | $71,975 (+0.01%) Land $7,452 Building $64,523 | $205,640 Land $21,290 Building $184,350 |
| 2022 | $3,378.00 | $71,970 Land $7,450 Building $64,520 | |
| 2021 | $205,640 Land $21,290 Building $184,350 |
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.
FEMA maps place 597 E College 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 May 25, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 597 E College St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | OBERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,600 people · EPA ID OH4700911 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Also Mapped Here | RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Mar 2024 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Cable Co-op Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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