Van Wert County property record for 803 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $142,500 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-027336.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-027336.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,336 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,050 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 803 ELSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGR |
| Legal Description | LOT 2842 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN WERT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2842 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
803 Elson Ave is owned by a company that bought it in September 2025.
Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 834 E 45TH ST, MARION, IN 46953-5312 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer DARLE R BAKER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST & T |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST FSLA |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Corporation Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20253428 |
| Deed Book / Page | 435 / 5221 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 803 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406 |
| Document Number | 00435/5221 |
| Book / Page | 435 / 5221 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202503428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Title Company | BAKER MCCLURE LAW & TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 834 E 45TH ST, MARION, IN 46953-5312 |
| Document Number | 00435/5223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 435/5223 |
| Instrument | 202503429 |
| Name | DARLE R BAKER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST & T |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 803 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406 |
| Document Number | 00430/2426 |
| Book / Page | 430 / 2426 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202401222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 803 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406 |
| Document Number | 0202401223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202401223 |
| Name | FIRST FSLA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2044 |
| Document Number | 00430/2429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Book Page | 430/2429 |
| Instrument | 202401223 |
| Name | FIRST FSLA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 679 FOX RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Corporation Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 803 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406 |
| Document Number | 00410/5766 |
| Book / Page | 410 / 5766 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800004110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $288.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 803 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406 |
| Document Number | 201800004111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800004111 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 803 Elson Ave was $1,178, 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 | $1,178.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,220 (-) Land $3,220 Building $31,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,158.00 (-3.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,220 (+0.18%) Land $3,220 Building $31,000 | $97,770 (-) Land $9,200 Building $88,570 |
| 2023 | $1,204.00 (+29.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,160 (+43.95%) Land $3,220 Building $30,940 | $97,770 Land $9,200 Building $88,570 |
| 2022 | $929.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,730 Land $2,390 Building $21,340 | |
| 2020 | $67,800 Land $6,830 Building $60,970 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 803 Elson 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 803 Elson 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 |
|---|
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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