Van Wert County property record for 714 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,668 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-026884.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-026884.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,883 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,668 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 714 ELSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2655 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURT S FOURTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2655 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-026884.0000
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 714 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 07, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PREMIUM SECURITY INC |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 09, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20243328 |
| Deed Book / Page | 432 / 2184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 714 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1627 |
| Document Number | 420/2093 |
| Book / Page | 420 / 2093 |
| Instrument | 202102475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN KEY TITLE LLC, AMERICAN LEGACY TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
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| Address | 714 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1627 |
| Document Number | 202102476 |
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| Date | Jun 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102476 |
| Name | PREMIUM SECURITY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 714 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1627 |
| Document Number | 00414/0351 |
| Book / Page | 414 / 0351 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | 714 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1627 |
| Document Number | 201900003408 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003408 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
Source: Van Wert County records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,430.00 (+1.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,860 (-) Land $3,650 Building $38,210 | |
| 2024 | $1,406.00 (-3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,860 (-) Land $3,650 Building $38,210 | $119,600 (-) Land $10,430 Building $109,170 |
| 2023 | $1,464.00 (+7.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,860 (+37.56%) Land $3,650 Building $38,210 | $119,600 (+37.57%) Land $10,430 Building $109,170 |
| 2022 | $1,358.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,430 Land $2,710 Building $27,720 | |
| 2020 | $86,940 Land $7,740 Building $79,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Van Wert County (39161C), updated August 15, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 509 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Defiance Holdings, Hanson Communications.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VAN WERT CITY serves 10,846 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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