Van Wert County property record for 726 Forest Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,789 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,072 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-023976.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-023976.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,998 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| 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 | 8,789 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 726 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 1693 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1693 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
726 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 FOREST AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200266 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 726 FOREST AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1616 |
| Document Number | 00424/2192 |
| Book / Page | 424 / 2192 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201906 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 726 FOREST AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1616 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 726 Forest Ave was $1,072, up 1.6% 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 | $1,072.00 (+1.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,010 (-) Land $3,810 Building $27,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,055.00 (-3.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,010 (-) Land $3,810 Building $27,200 | $88,600 (-) Land $10,890 Building $77,710 |
| 2023 | $1,098.00 (+29.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,010 (+43.7%) Land $3,810 Building $27,200 | $88,600 Land $10,890 Building $77,710 |
| 2022 | $849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,580 Land $2,820 Building $18,760 | |
| 2020 | $61,660 Land $8,060 Building $53,600 |
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 726 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 726 Forest Ave 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 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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