Lorain County property record for 961 Salem Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $613 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-028-106-030 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-028-106-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 961 SALEM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-1825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD FAIRWOOD 1 REV 53.30 X 136 S/L 225 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD FAIRWOOD 1 |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Block | 106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 225 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 70102 |
961 Salem Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Lorain County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 SALEM AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-1825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036848 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 961 Salem Ave was $613 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 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 | $613.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,310 (+0.01%) Land $8,680 Building $24,630 | $95,160 (-) Land $24,800 Building $70,360 |
| 2024 | $33,306 (+14.5%) Land $8,680 Building $24,626 | $95,160 (+14.5%) Land $24,800 Building $70,360 | |
| 2023 | $1,117.00 (-3.62%) | $29,089 (%) Land $9,559 Building $19,530 | $83,110 Land $27,310 Building $55,800 |
| 2022 | $1,159.00 | $29,090 Land $9,560 Building $19,530 | |
| 2021 | $83,110 Land $27,310 Building $55,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 961 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 961 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 179 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 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Breezeline, Verizon.
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