Van Wert County property record for 705 S Walnut St, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-033308.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-033308.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,035 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 762 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,553 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 705 S WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-2538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | SD 229-2 VAN WERT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 229-2 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
705 S Walnut St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2023.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8535 STATE ROUTE 637, PAULDING, OH 45879-9710 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231944 |
| Deed Book / Page | 427 / 5489 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 705 S WALNUT ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-2538 |
| Document Number | 00427/5489 |
| Book / Page | 427 / 5489 |
| Map Reference | VOL 250 PG 1294 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Address | 8535 STATE ROUTE 637, PAULDING, OH 45879-9710 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 S Walnut St was $1,114, up 8.7% 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 | Pleasant Township |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Van Wert City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,114.00 (+8.68%) | $31,490 (-) Land $3,200 Building $28,290 | |
| 2024 | $1,025.00 (-2.66%) | $31,490 (+12.38%) Land $3,200 Building $28,290 | $89,970 (-) Land $9,140 Building $80,830 |
| 2023 | $1,053.00 (+24.91%) | $28,020 (+30.87%) Land $3,200 Building $24,820 | $89,970 Land $9,140 Building $80,830 |
| 2022 | $843.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,410 Land $2,140 Building $19,270 | |
| 2020 | $61,170 Land $6,110 Building $55,060 |
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 705 S Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1981–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 705 S Walnut 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 | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 408 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 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.
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