Lorain County property record for 953 Brownell Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $81,200 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Mortgage May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02-026-116-015 |
| Primary APN | 02-02-026-116-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 953 BROWNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LORAIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44052-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRL FRNT 0040.00 DPTH 0132.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRL |
| Legal Tract | 02 |
| Legal Block | 116 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LORAIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 22400 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| May 24, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2000682088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 953 BROWNELL AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052-1505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 953 BROWNELL AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052-1505 |
| Document Number | 0000024693 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0024693 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2039 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 953 BROWNELL AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052-1505 |
| Document Number | 0000916709 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0916709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 953 BROWNELL AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052-1505 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Lorain City |
| Unified School District | Lorain City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $973.00 | $25,460 (+0.02%) Land $4,790 Building $20,670 | $72,730 (-) Land $13,680 Building $59,050 |
| 2024 | $973.00 (-8.29%) | $25,456 (+23.43%) Land $4,788 Building $20,668 | $72,730 (+23.44%) Land $13,680 Building $59,050 |
| 2023 | $1,061.00 (+0.86%) | $20,623 (+0.01%) Land $4,330 Building $16,293 | $58,920 (-) Land $12,370 Building $46,550 |
| 2022 | $1,052.00 | $20,620 Land $4,330 Building $16,290 | |
| 2021 | $58,920 Land $12,370 Building $46,550 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | LORAIN CITY PWS serves 64,152 people · EPA ID OH4700711 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 660 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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