826 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 826 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.198 acres (8,614 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$143,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,050 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2025 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-027304.0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-027304.0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,000 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,428 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,000 sqft
Basement Area	1,000 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,000 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

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	8,614 sqft (0.198 acres)
Lot Dimensions	144 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	826 ELSON AVE
City	VAN WERT
State	OH
Zip	45891-1407
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AGR
Legal Description	LOT 2833 VAN WERT 2
Legal Subdivision	ALBRIGHTS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	2833
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Township / Civil Division	PLEASANT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	20800

Owner

Source: Van Wert County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	826 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 31, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK
Oct 6, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FSLA
Sep 19, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage COLUMBIA STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20262606
Deed Book / Page	439 / 469
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2026
Property Address	826 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407
Document Number	0000002606
Book / Page	439 / 469
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2026
Instrument	20262606
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2026
Title Company	FOUR SEASONS TITLE, FOUR DIAMOND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$57,772.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	826 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002607,
Date	Jul 31, 2026
Instrument	20262607

Lender

Name	US BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.47%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Property Address	826 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	826 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407

Mortgage

Document Number	00435/5725
Date	Oct 6, 2025
Book Page	435/5725
Instrument	202503517

Lender

Name	FIRST FSLA
Type	Bank
Address	679 FOX RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Oct 28, 2035

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2022
Property Address	826 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407
Document Number	00425/3592
Book / Page	425 / 3592
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2022
Instrument	202203596
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	826 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407

Mortgage

Document Number	0202203597
Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	202203597

Lender

Name	COLUMBIA STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,050.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption	$30,320 (-) Land $3,610 Building $26,710
2024	$1,032.00 (-4%) Homeowner's exemption	$30,320 (-) Land $3,610 Building $26,710	$86,620 (-) Land $10,310 Building $76,310
2023	$1,075.00 (+29.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$30,320 (+43.42%) Land $3,610 Building $26,710	$86,620 (+43.41%) Land $10,310 Building $76,310
2022	$833.00 Homeowner's exemption	$21,140 Land $2,670 Building $18,470
2020			$60,400 Land $7,630 Building $52,770

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 382 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.

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