Lorain County property record for 885 Salem Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,637 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-028-102-015 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-028-102-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 506 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 550 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 114 sqft |
| Patio Area | 466 sqft |
| Canopy | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 885 SALEM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-1823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUDITORS FAIRWOOD 1 REVISED 53 X 130 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRWOOD SUBDIVISION #1 |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 70102 |
The current owner of 885 Salem Ave acquired it in October 2014.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 ABBE RD N, ELYRIA, OH 44035-3722 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000520839 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 885 Salem Ave was $2,637.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Elyria City |
| Unified School District | Elyria City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,637.00 | $53,340 (+0.01%) Land $8,440 Building $44,900 | $152,380 (-) Land $24,100 Building $128,280 |
| 2024 | $2,637.00 (+14.85%) | $53,333 (+29.64%) Land $8,435 Building $44,898 | $152,380 (+29.64%) Land $24,100 Building $128,280 |
| 2023 | $2,296.00 (+0.31%) | $41,139 (%) Land $9,289 Building $31,850 | $117,540 Land $26,540 Building $91,000 |
| 2022 | $2,289.00 | $41,140 Land $9,290 Building $31,850 | |
| 2021 | $117,540 Land $26,540 Building $91,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 885 Salem Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| 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 885 Salem 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 | ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 68,000 people · EPA ID OH4700411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 582 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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