827 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 827 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,223 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$103,500 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,272 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-027316.0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-027316.0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,378 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,747 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,378 sqft
Basement Area	823 sqft
Unfinished Basement	823 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	7,223 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	280 sqft
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Partial
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	827 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 2836 VAN WERT 2
Legal Subdivision	ALBRIGHHTS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	2836
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Township / Civil Division	PLEASANT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	20800

Owner

827 Elson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	827 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 5, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Jun 11, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFF

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213469
Deed Book / Page	421 / 514
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2021
Property Address	827 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406
Document Number	421/514
Book / Page	421 / 514
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2021
Instrument	202103469
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN KEY TITLE LLC, AMERICAN LEGACY TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	827 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406

Mortgage

Document Number	202103470
Date	Aug 5, 2021
Instrument	202103470

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN WERT OH
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2018
Property Address	827 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406
Document Number	00409/2366
Book / Page	409 / 2366
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2018
Instrument	201800002034
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$328.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	827 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1406

Mortgage

Document Number	201800002035
Date	Jun 11, 2018
Instrument	201800002035

Lender

Name	THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFF
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 827 Elson Ave was $1,272, up 1.7% from the year before.

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	$1,272.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption	$37,080 (-) Land $3,280 Building $33,800
2024	$1,251.00 (-3.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$37,080 (-) Land $3,280 Building $33,800	$105,940 (-) Land $9,370 Building $96,570
2023	$1,303.00 (+27.75%) Homeowner's exemption	$37,080 (+41.47%) Land $3,280 Building $33,800	$105,940 Land $9,370 Building $96,570
2022	$1,020.00 Homeowner's exemption	$26,210 Land $2,440 Building $23,770
2020			$74,880 Land $6,970 Building $67,910

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 827 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.

Wildfire

The area around 827 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.

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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