Van Wert County property record for 731 Prospect Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,789 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-024012.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-024012.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,088 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 564 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 408 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| 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 | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Geothermal |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 731 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1703 VAN WERT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1703 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
731 Prospect Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1300 LARRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1547 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202359 |
| Deed Book / Page | 416 / 3906 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 421/2633 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 731 PROSPECT AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1621 |
| Document Number | 421/2633 |
| Book / Page | 421 / 2633 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 LARRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1547 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 731 PROSPECT AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1621 |
| Document Number | 00416/3906 |
| Book / Page | 416 / 3906 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000002359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1300 LARRY ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1547 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 731 Prospect Ave was $840, up 1.7% 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 | $840.00 (+1.69%) | $23,330 (-) Land $3,810 Building $19,520 | |
| 2024 | $826.00 (-3.95%) | $23,330 (-) Land $3,810 Building $19,520 | $66,660 (-) Land $10,890 Building $55,770 |
| 2023 | $860.00 (+27.41%) | $23,330 (+41.91%) Land $3,810 Building $19,520 | $66,660 Land $10,890 Building $55,770 |
| 2022 | $675.00 | $16,440 Land $2,820 Building $13,620 | |
| 2020 | $46,970 Land $8,060 Building $38,910 |
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 731 Prospect 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 731 Prospect 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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