Van Wert County property record for 718 Forest Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,393 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,304 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-023980.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-023980.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,444 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,084 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,393 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 718 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1694 W 63 FT VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1694 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 FOREST AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20262179 |
| Deed Book / Page | 438 / 4224 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 718 FOREST AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000002179 |
| Book / Page | 438 / 4224 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE, AMERICAN LEGACY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49,692.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Remainderman |
| Address | 718 FOREST AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000002180, |
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| Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262180 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCING |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $1,304.00 (+1.64%) | $37,070 (-) Land $3,640 Building $33,430 | |
| 2024 | $1,283.00 (-3.97%) | $37,070 (-) Land $3,640 Building $33,430 | $105,910 (-) Land $10,400 Building $95,510 |
| 2023 | $1,336.00 (+27.85%) | $37,070 (+41.6%) Land $3,640 Building $33,430 | $105,910 (+41.59%) Land $10,400 Building $95,510 |
| 2022 | $1,045.00 | $26,180 Land $2,690 Building $23,490 | |
| 2020 | $74,800 Land $7,690 Building $67,110 |
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.
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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