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Last sold for $10,000 on Jul 17, 2012

540 S RACE ST

VAN WERT, OH 45891
1
Baths
1,376 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,000 · Jul 17, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$167 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,950 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,230
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,150

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyVAN WERT
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Van Wert Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Van Wert High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Van Wert Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Van Wert City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45891These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.185
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,591
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.118 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,516
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,682
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

540 S Race St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Van Wert County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Van Wert 45891

How it measures up in Van Wert 45891

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Van Wert 45891.

Living area1,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,477 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 540 S Race St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVan Wert 45891Van Wert County
Living areabigger than1,376 ft²42% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac26% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes29% of homes

About 540 S Race St

When did 540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH last sell?

540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH last sold on Jul 17, 2012 for $10,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH?

540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH has 1 bathrooms, 1,376 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH built?

540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH?

540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH is assigned to Van Wert Middle School (middle), rated B+; Van Wert High School (high), rated C; Van Wert Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Van Wert City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH compare to other homes in Van Wert 45891?

Among the 6,506 homes in Van Wert 45891, it is bigger than 42% of them (1,376 ft² against a typical 1,477 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1900 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 S Race St, Van Wert, OH was $167. The county assessed it at $4,950.

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