Stark County property record for 981 Union Ave SE, Minerva, OH 44657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,689 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,990 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,252 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-01075 |
| Primary APN | 41-01075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,689 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Brick Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 981 UNION AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | MINERVA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44657-9173 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 12 SE 1.00A |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE/MINERVA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STARK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PARIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 712900 |
981 Union Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Stark County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 UNION AVE SE, MINERVA, OH 44657-9173 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201746371 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARK OH |
| Property Address | 981 UNION AVE SE, MINERVA, OH 44657-9173 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000051085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202011190051085 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARK OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 981 UNION AVE SE, MINERVA, OH 44657-9173 |
| Document Number | 0000046371 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $169.90 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3701 REGENT BLVD IRVING TX 750632312, IRVING, TX 75063-2312 |
| Document Number | 46372 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46372 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Union Ave SE was $2,252 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Stark County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark County |
| County Subdivision | Paris Township |
| Unified School District | Minerva Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,252.00 (+0.4%) | $56,710 (-) Land $8,510 Building $48,200 | $162,000 (-) Land $24,300 Building $137,700 |
| 2024 | $2,243.00 (+5.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,710 (+14.5%) Land $8,510 Building $48,200 | $162,000 Land $24,300 Building $137,700 |
| 2023 | $2,126.00 (-0.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,530 (-) Land $7,320 Building $42,210 | |
| 2022 | $2,141.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,530 Land $7,320 Building $42,210 | |
| 2021 | $141,500 Land $20,900 Building $120,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 981 Union Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 2018
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 981 Union Ave SE is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Smart Way Communications Fixed Wireless | 250 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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