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985 FOSTER AVE

ELYRIA, OH 44035
2
Beds
1
Baths
808 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$416 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,593 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,593
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,812
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,550

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.37
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLorain
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Westwood Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Elyria High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Westwood Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi

District: Elyria City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 44035These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.65,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,288 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,841
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,410
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.49%

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How this home compares

985 Foster Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Lorain County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Elyria 44035
  • Older than 76% of homes in Lorain County

How it measures up in Elyria 44035

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elyria 44035.

Living area808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 985 Foster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElyria 44035Lorain County
Living areabigger than808 ft²4% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac76% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than195035% of homes24% of homes

About 985 Foster Ave

When did 985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH last sell?

985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH last sold on Aug 2, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH?

985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 808 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH built?

985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH?

985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH is assigned to Westwood Middle School (middle), rated D; Elyria High School (high), rated D+; Westwood Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Elyria City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH compare to other homes in Elyria 44035?

Among the 21,647 homes in Elyria 44035, it is bigger than 4% of them (808 ft² against a typical 1,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1950 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH?

The 2024 property tax bill for 985 Foster Ave, Elyria, OH was $416. The county assessed it at $8,593.

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