717 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 717 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.192 acres (8,376 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill	$1,170 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Sale Oct 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-026860.0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-026860.0000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,192 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,622 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,192 sqft
Basement Area	1,000 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,000 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	8,376 sqft (0.192 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	717 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 2649 VAN WERT 2
Legal Lot Number	2649
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Township / Civil Division	PLEASANT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	20800

Owner

Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	717 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 5, 2022	Certificate of Transfer, Transfer
Oct 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 6, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Aug 13, 2024
Transfer Doc	00431/4179
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Certificate of Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2022
Property Address	717 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Document Number	00423/5772
Book / Page	423 / 5772
Instrument Date	Apr 1, 2022
Instrument	202201389
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4177 RYBOLT RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45248-2108

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2021
Property Address	717 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Document Number	421/4811
Book / Page	421 / 4811
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2021
Instrument	202104413
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2021
Property Address	717 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Document Number	421/4807
Book / Page	421 / 4807
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2021
Instrument	202104412
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 ELSON AVNEUE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2021
Property Address	717 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Document Number	421/4815
Book / Page	421 / 4815
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2021
Instrument	202104414
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1626
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,170.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption	$36,290 (-) Land $3,700 Building $32,590
2024	$1,150.00 (-9.87%) Homeowner's exemption	$36,290 (-) Land $3,700 Building $32,590	$103,680 (-) Land $10,570 Building $93,110
2023	$1,276.00 (+28.76%) Homeowner's exemption	$36,290 (+42.82%) Land $3,700 Building $32,590	$103,680 (+42.81%) Land $10,570 Building $93,110
2022	$991.00 Homeowner's exemption	$25,410 Land $2,730 Building $22,680
2020			$72,600 Land $7,800 Building $64,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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