$167,750

837 Elson Ave van Wert, OH 45891

Estimated payment $1,017/month

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,425 Sq Ft
$118 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

Welcome to 837 Elson Avenue in Van Wert--a well-built, charming home located on a super quiet street with great curb appeal and a layout that offers more flexibility than you might expect. The main level features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, along with comfortable living space and a functional flow. Upstairs, you'll find a fully finished and climate-controlled loft area that serves as a great bonus space--perfect for a third bedroom, office, or additional living area. All rooms are large in size! With approximately 1,425 square feet above grade and a full unfinished basement offering an additional 1,040 square feet, this home provides plenty of room for storage or future finishing potential. The property has been well maintained and includes several key features:
• All kitchen appliances included • Forced air heat and central air • Vinyl windows • Reverse osmosis system (great bonus) • Three exterior access points • Gutters and downspouts already in place Outside, the fenced yard adds both function and privacy, and the large 1-car garage provides excellent storage and parking space. From the solid overall construction to the affordable utility costs, this is a quality home that's easy to own and live in. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for something simple and efficient, this property checks the right boxes.

Listing Agent

Chet Straley

Straley Realty & Auctioneers- Van Wert License #BRKP.2011001606 Listed on: 06/05/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59 x 120
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,425 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-027312.0000
  • $76 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

7,080 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size: 59 x 120
  • Directions: 830 Elson Ave., Van Wert, OH 45891
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Unit Levels: One, One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Property Info:Zoning2: Residential
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Acres: 0.1625
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Square Feet: 7080.0
  • General Property Info:FEMA Flood Zone YN: No
  • Tax Info:Parcel _pound_: 12-027312.0000
  • Tax Info:Tax Annual Amount: 127798.0
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • 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: Yes
  • Room Types:Dining Room2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 59 x 120
  • Levels:One and One Half: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Tax Info:Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount2: 76.46
  • Cooling:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Heater Owned
  • Has Basement: Sump Pump, Full, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wood Cabinets: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Heater Owned: Yes
  • Dining Room Features:Formal: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete3: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Rolling Slope
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced: Yes
  • Lot Features:Rolling Slope: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures:Garage(s): Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • 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
  • Water Heater: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Location Property Info:AssociationYN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Van Wert City

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7080.0
  • Parcel #: 12-027312.0000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 127798.0

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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 $1,278 $37,240 $3,220 $34,020
2024 $1,278 $37,240 $3,220 $34,020
2023 $1,257 $37,240 $3,220 $34,020
2022 $1,007 $25,850 $2,390 $23,460
2021 $981 $25,850 $2,390 $23,460
2020 $979 $25,850 $2,390 $23,460
2019 $830 $21,440 $2,390 $19,050
2018 $811 $21,440 $2,390 $19,050
2017 $818 $21,440 $2,390 $19,050
2016 $776 $21,770 $2,390 $19,380
2015 $777 $21,770 $2,390 $19,380
2014 $768 $21,770 $2,390 $19,380
2013 $827 $21,770 $2,390 $19,380
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2026 06/05/26 For Sale $167,750 -- $118 / Sq Ft
Source: West Central Association of REALTORS® (OH)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Survivorship Deed $66,000 Tenure Title Agency
Warranty Deed $33,000 None Available
Deed $43,000 --
Deed $43,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $67,346 New Conventional
Closed $59,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
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Source: West Central Association of REALTORS® (OH)

MLS Number: 310469

APN: 12-027312.0000

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