Investor Opportunity! Home is fire-damaged, but has tons of potential! Much of that damage was caused by the required Fire Dept. 's procedures and protocols, such as drywall and insulation removal. Approx. $24,000 Assurity Deposit being held by the City of Toledo goes to the buyer after renovations are complete. The fire originated from a grill on the back porch. Home is a spacious 1,742 sq. ft. 1-1/2-story Cape Cod, located near the Michigan Line. Fenced in back yard, detached garage not damaged by fire, storage shed. Heating & Cooling were working prior to the fire. Washington Local Schools. Two bedrooms on the main floor. Tons of potential! PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE PROPERTY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT! All showings must be with a LICENSED AGENT PRESENT, and limited to inspectors and buyers only. No extra people or minor children allowed onto the property for safety reasons. The buyer's agent is responsible for having all buyers and inspectors sign a hold harmless prior to showing the property. No entry to the second story & garage until the property is under contract during the inspection period. Buyer will be entitled to approx. $24,000 renovation deposit held by the City of Toledo once renovations are complete. Property is being sold "AS IS, WHERE IS". The seller will remove personal property and contents of the garage, and they are not included in the sale. Room sizes estimated. Buyer agent to verify all information.
Est. $1,534 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5909 Merle St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NORIS #10008332
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$60,000
$34/sq ft
May 28, 2026
Listed
$60,000
$34/sq ft
NORIS #5108162
Oct 13, 2025
Price Changed
$90,000
$52/sq ft
Dec 2, 2016
Sold
$90,000
$52/sq ft
Nov 28, 2016
Price Changed
$99,900
$57/sq ft
Sep 1, 2016
Listed
$99,900
$57/sq ft
+11
Beautiful 4 bedroom brick home in Washington Local. All 4 bedrooms are huge. Bright spacious eat-in kitchen with tons of cabinets and storage space. New roof and 50 gallon hot water tank in 2016. Newer furnace. New paint and flooring throughout. Large 2 1/2 car garage. Fully fenced back yard with covered patio. Bring all ofers. Home Warranty included.
Public Records
Dec 6, 2016
Sold
$90,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,767 (+1.5%)
$7,630 + $36,155
$43,785
2024
$2,726 (+1.1%)
$7,630 + $36,155
$43,785
2023
$2,695 (+0.7%)
$6,510 + $30,520
$37,030
2022
$2,675 (−2.7%)
$6,510 + $30,520
$37,030
2021
$2,751 (+6.5%)
$6,510 + $30,520
$37,030
2019
$2,583 (+2.8%)
$5,425 + $25,375
$30,800
2018
$2,511 (+0.4%)
$5,425 + $25,375
$30,800
2017
$2,500 (−0.1%)
$4,830 + $26,110
$30,940
2016
$2,503 (+9.8%)
$4,830 + $26,110
$30,940
2013
$2,279
$4,830 + $26,110
$30,940
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
112 ft.
Lot size
6,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,742
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lucas County
APN
2372851
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
RS6
Single-Dwelling Residential District-6,000 sq ft
The RS, Single-Dwelling Districts are primarily intended to accommodate the development of single dwelling units on individual lots. The districts are intended to create, maintain and promote housing opportunities for individual households, although they do permit nonresidential uses that are typically compatible with residential neighborhoods. A range of RS Districts is established in order to accommodate a variety of lot sizes and to reflect the diversity of the City's residential neighborhoods.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 8
Around this home
Schools
Monac Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Washington Junior High School
Public 8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Whitmer High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Toledo, OH • 43623
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Toledo. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
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