Lorain County property record for 608 Garford Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,882 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-005-113-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-005-113-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,598 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 608 GARFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-6647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20080253207 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELYRIA |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Block | 113 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 71100 |
608 Garford Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2008.
Source: Lorain County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 GARFORD AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-6647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000253207 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Garford Ave was $2,882.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Elyria City |
| Unified School District | Elyria City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,882.00 | $57,810 (-0.01%) Land $9,600 Building $48,210 | $165,180 (-) Land $27,440 Building $137,740 |
| 2024 | $57,813 (+36.24%) Land $9,604 Building $48,209 | $165,180 (+36.24%) Land $27,440 Building $137,740 | |
| 2023 | $2,526.00 (+2.98%) | $42,435 (-0.01%) Land $9,839 Building $32,596 | $121,240 Land $28,110 Building $93,130 |
| 2022 | $2,453.00 | $42,440 Land $9,840 Building $32,600 | |
| 2021 | $121,240 Land $28,110 Building $93,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Garford Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 608 Garford Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 74% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 68,000 people · EPA ID OH4700411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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