856 E Highland Ave, Wooster, OH 44691 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 856 E Highland Ave, Wooster, OH 44691

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.742 acres (32,300 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$215,300 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$2,869 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN67-00008-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN67-00008-000
Alternative APN
  • 6857-0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,304 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,608 sqft
Basement Area1,304 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,304 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area32,300 sqft (0.742 acres)
Lot Dimensions340 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area709 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPatio
Porch Area383 sqft
Patio Area126 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number6857-0
Street Address856 E HIGHLAND AVE
CityWOOSTER
StateOH
Zip44691-1740
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionEPT LOT 3905 95' MP 155 CD 06
Legal SubdivisionWOOSTER
Legal Lot Number3905
JurisdictionWAYNE OH
Township / Civil DivisionWOOSTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address856 E HIGHLAND AVE, WOOSTER, OH 44691-1740
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingRemainderman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 7, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 13, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20268295
Deed Book / Page991 / 4195
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWAYNE OH
Recording DateAug 7, 2026
Property Address856 E HIGHLAND AVE, WOOSTER, OH 44691-1740
Document Number0000008295
Book / Page991 / 4195
Instrument DateAug 6, 2026
Instrument20268295
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2026
Title CompanyAMERICAN R TITLE, AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$86,981.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRemainderman
Address856 E HIGHLAND AVE, WOOSTER, OH 44691-1740

Mortgage

Document Number0000008296,
DateAug 7, 2026
Instrument20268296
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.49%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityWooster City
Unified School DistrictWooster City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,869.00 (-1.71%)$80,190 (-) Land $22,130 Building $58,060$229,110 (-) Land $63,220 Building $165,890
2024$2,919.00 (-0.85%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$80,190 (-) Land $22,130 Building $58,060$229,110 (-) Land $63,220 Building $165,890
2023$2,944.00 (+17.43%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$80,190 (+41.01%) Land $22,130 Building $58,060$229,110 (+41%) Land $63,220 Building $165,890
2022$2,507.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$56,870 Land $15,690 Building $41,180
2020$162,490 Land $44,840 Building $117,650

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1978–1979)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemWOOSTER CITY PWS
serves 26,618 people · EPA ID OH8504512
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
MCTV
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Untangled.Network
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Omni Fiber, Verizon.

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