$177,500
SOLD MAY 21, 2026

205 N Chestnut St van Wert, OH 45891

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,608 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2026

$110 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Van Wert Park Department

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome home to this spacious and cheerful 1,608 sq ft ranch that sits proudly on two city lots! With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home offers plenty of room to stretch out, grow, and make memories. You'll love the curb appeal with its brand-new vinyl siding, replacement windows, two year old water heater, brand new natural gas furnace and a newer roof—all the big updates are already done for you!
Step inside to find bright and inviting living spaces, freshened-up bathrooms, and an easy-flow floor plan that makes everyday life a breeze. The kitchen and dining area open nicely to the living room, creating the perfect setting for family dinners or game nights with friends.
Outside, you'll appreciate the huge 28' x 30' heated garage—a dream setup for anyone who loves to tinker, work on projects, or simply keep cars cozy in the winter. There's also a handy detached shed for extra storage and a large concrete driveway that offers plenty of parking for guests.
This property combines the convenience of city living with the space and freedom of a double lot, giving you room for gardening, playing, or just relaxing outdoors. With so many updates and so much charm, this one is ready for you to move right in and start enjoying!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Warren Straley

Straley Realty & Auctioneers- Van Wert License #2013001077 Listed on: 11/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Germann

Straley Realty & Auctioneers- Van Wert License #0000239618

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,608 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Corner Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-018864.0000 & 12-018860.0000
  • $80 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,447

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 66x132 & 47'x140
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Property Info:Zoning2: Residential
  • General Property Info:FEMA Flood Zone YN: No
  • Tax Info:Parcel _pound_: 12-018864.0000 & 12-018860.0000
  • Tax Info:Tax Annual Amount: 1447.0
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Room Types:Living Room2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement YN: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 66x132 & 47'x140
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Tax Info:Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount2: 80.24
  • Property Condition:UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Room Types:Laundry2: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Foundation:Crawl Space2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Dining Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Location Property Info:AssociationYN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Crestview LSD

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 12-018864.0000 & 12-018860.0000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1447.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Jun 17, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chet Straley
Straley Realty & Auctioneers- Van Wert
Buyer's Agent
Warren Straley
Straley Realty & Auctioneers- Van Wert
List Price
$99,750
Sold Price
$97,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,750
-2.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$88,522
Outstanding Balance
$77,595
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$82,287

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2004
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $97,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $78,000 --
Deed $78,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $88,522 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/21/2026 05/21/26 Sold $177,500 -1.3% $110 / Sq Ft
02/24/2026 02/24/26 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Price Changed $179,900 -2.7% $112 / Sq Ft
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Price Changed $184,900 -2.6% $115 / Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 For Sale $189,900 +95.8% $118 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Sold $97,000 -2.8% $60 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2020 02/20/20 For Sale $99,750 -- $62 / Sq Ft
Source: West Central Association of REALTORS® (OH)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,355 $39,580 $2,930 $36,650
2024 $1,355 $39,580 $2,930 $36,650
2023 $1,332 $39,580 $2,930 $36,650
2022 $1,048 $26,960 $2,820 $24,140
2021 $1,021 $26,960 $2,820 $24,140
2020 $1,018 $26,960 $2,820 $24,140
2019 $828 $21,370 $2,820 $18,550
2018 $809 $21,370 $2,820 $18,550
2017 $787 $21,370 $2,820 $18,550
2016 $719 $20,160 $2,820 $17,340
2015 $719 $20,160 $2,820 $17,340
2014 $711 $20,160 $2,820 $17,340
2013 $766 $20,160 $2,820 $17,340
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Central Association of REALTORS® (OH)

MLS Number: 308776

APN: 12-018864.0000

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