Van Wert County property record for 709 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,065 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $33,800 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $686 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-026868.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-026868.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,065 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 709 ELSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 2651 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2651 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004120 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Property Address | 709 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 201700002682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 404/1954 |
| Instrument | 201700002682 |
| Name | FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERNE, IN 46711 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $686.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,230 (-) Land $3,050 Building $26,180 | |
| 2024 | $686.00 (-6.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,230 (-) Land $3,050 Building $26,180 | $83,510 (-) Land $8,710 Building $74,800 |
| 2023 | $734.00 (+51.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,230 (+43.78%) Land $3,050 Building $26,180 | $83,510 (+43.76%) Land $8,710 Building $74,800 |
| 2022 | $485.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,330 Land $2,270 Building $18,060 | |
| 2020 | $58,090 Land $6,490 Building $51,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022
| 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.
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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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