Van Wert County property record for 6831 John Brown Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (51,096 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,806 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-012540.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-012540.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 51,096 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-9423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | FR1PT SW1/4 SW1/4 UNION |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3067 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
6831 John Brown Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST FSLA OF VAN WERT OH |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN OF LO |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 421 / 3586 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Property Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Document Number | 00428/5284 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 428/5284 |
| Instrument | 202303235 |
| Name | FIRST FSLA OF VAN WERT OH |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2033 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Document Number | 421/3586 |
| Book / Page | 421 / 3586 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6769 JOHN BROWN RD, 6769, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Document Number | 202104139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104139 |
| Name | FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN OF LO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Document Number | 00417/1916 |
| Book / Page | 417 / 1916 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 6769 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Document Number | 202000003296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003296 |
| Name | VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Property Address | 6831 JOHN BROWN RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 201800000265 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800000265 |
| Name | VAN WERT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | VAN WERT, OH 45891 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6831 John Brown Rd was $2,806, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Crestview Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,806.00 (+1.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,960 (-) Land $8,520 Building $83,440 | |
| 2024 | $2,772.00 (-1.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,960 (-) Land $8,520 Building $83,440 | $262,740 (-) Land $24,340 Building $238,400 |
| 2023 | $2,817.00 (+4.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,960 (+30.33%) Land $8,520 Building $83,440 | $262,740 Land $24,340 Building $238,400 |
| 2022 | $2,693.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,560 Land $6,570 Building $63,990 | |
| 2020 | $201,600 Land $18,770 Building $182,830 |
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 6831 John Brown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022 · 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 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.
The area around 6831 John Brown Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MetaLINK Technologies Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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