Van Wert County property record for 838 Elson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,456 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,280 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale Feb 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-027308.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-027308.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,456 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 838 ELSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45891-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 2834 VAN WERT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALBRIDGHT ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2834 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: Van Wert County records · APN 12-027308.0000
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10294 SIDLE RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-8421 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 09, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 09, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20184424 |
| Deed Book / Page | 411 / 1122 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 838 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407 |
| Document Number | 00411/1122 |
| Book / Page | 411 / 1122 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800004424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $130.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10294 SIDLE RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-8421 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN WERT OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 09, 2018 |
| Property Address | 838 ELSON AVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1407 |
| Document Number | 00408/1637 |
| Book / Page | 408 / 1637 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800000471 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10407 VAN WERT WILLSHIRE RD, VAN WERT, OH 45891-9219 |
Source: Van Wert County records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,280.00 (+1.67%) | $34,820 (-) Land $3,550 Building $31,270 | |
| 2024 | $1,259.00 (-3.82%) | $34,820 (-) Land $3,550 Building $31,270 | $99,480 (-) Land $10,140 Building $89,340 |
| 2023 | $1,309.00 (+28.21%) | $34,820 (+43.94%) Land $3,550 Building $31,270 | $99,480 (+43.92%) Land $10,140 Building $89,340 |
| 2022 | $1,021.00 | $24,190 Land $2,620 Building $21,570 | |
| 2020 | $69,120 Land $7,490 Building $61,630 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Van Wert County (39161C), updated August 15, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 382 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company | Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Defiance Holdings, Spectrum. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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