Van Wert County property record for 738 Forest Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,789 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $764 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-023968.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-023968.0000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| 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 | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 738 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 1691 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK GROVE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1691 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
738 Forest Ave is owned by a company that bought it in June 2026.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23777 ROAD 12, CLOVERDALE, OH 45827-9182 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262053 |
| Deed Book / Page | 438 / 3548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 738 FOREST AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000002053 |
| Book / Page | 438 / 3548 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $28,280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 23777 ROAD 12, CLOVERDALE, OH 45827-9182 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 738 Forest Ave was $764, 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 | $764.00 (+1.6%) | $21,090 (-) Land $3,810 Building $17,280 | |
| 2024 | $752.00 (-3.84%) | $21,090 (-) Land $3,810 Building $17,280 | $60,260 (-) Land $10,890 Building $49,370 |
| 2023 | $782.00 (+27.57%) | $21,090 (+42.5%) Land $3,810 Building $17,280 | $60,260 Land $10,890 Building $49,370 |
| 2022 | $613.00 | $14,800 Land $2,820 Building $11,980 | |
| 2020 | $42,290 Land $8,060 Building $34,230 |
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 738 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 738 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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