Elegant 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 story home on 1.5 acres. 2 car attached garage. 3 car 24' x 32' detached garage. House has a 1750 sq. ft. basement, main level has a brick fireplace. Big Master Bedroom and bath. 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms on the main floor, with possibility of more bedrooms in the basement. House has Geo-Thermal Heating, a propane backup generator, fenced-in backyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Shaffer• Jim Shaffer Realty
Bought with Cassandra Bell• Straley Realty & Auctioneers, Inc.
Elegant 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 story home on 1.5 acres. 2 car attached garage, with a 3 car detached garage/workshop. Fenced-in backyard. House has Geo-Thermal Heating & Cooling. Propane backup Generator. House is a must see! Has 2 bedrooms up and a full bath, 2 bedrooms down and 2.5 baths. Spacious kitchen, beautiful dining room, large living room with a brick fireplace and an adjoining family room. Enclosed patio. Full basement with living room and fireplace, full kitchen in basement, great for hosting, and possibility of more bedrooms in basement. This home is a must see!, 1-3 Acres
WRIST #1015927
Feb 23, 2022
Sold
$305,000
$100/sq ft
Feb 22, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 31, 2022
Price Changed
$305,000
$100/sq ft
Jan 31, 2022
Contingent
—
Jan 26, 2022
Listed
$289,900
$95/sq ft
WCARE #113538
Nov 25, 2019
Sold
$225,000
$74/sq ft
Sep 4, 2019
Listed
$235,000
$77/sq ft
+29
This home features 4 Bedroom and 2 more possible bedrooms in the basement, 3 1/2 Bath with Additional Sink & Shower in Basement, newer Geo-Thermal Heat and Air Conditioning Central Vac System, 50 year steel roof, Automatic Back-up Generator, 1761 sq ft basement partially finished. Propane 15,000 watts, lease suburban Decatur-380 G TWO garages: 2 car attached and 3 car detached.
WRIST #432700
Aug 27, 2019
Listed
$239,900
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 29, 2016
Sold
$177,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,170 (+1.3%)
$8,540 + $95,570
$104,110
2024
$3,130 (−1.6%)
$8,540 + $95,570
$104,110
2023
$3,183 (+8.5%)
$8,540 + $95,570
$104,110
2022
$2,934 (−1.9%)
$6,720 + $70,770
$77,490
2021
$2,991
$6,720 + $72,030
$78,750
2020
$2,991 (+50.1%)
$6,720 + $72,030
$78,750
2019
$1,992 (+0.4%)
$5,840 + $50,900
$56,740
2018
$1,983
$5,840 + $50,900
$56,740
2017
$1,985 (+6.2%)
$5,840 + $50,900
$56,740
2016
$1,868 (+29.3%)
$5,840 + $54,140
$59,980
2015
$1,445 (−44.4%)
$5,840 + $41,040
$46,880
2014
$2,598 (−0.6%)
$5,840 + $39,750
$45,590
2013
$2,613
$5,840 + $39,750
$45,590
Tax history for 5704 German Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,170 (+1.3%)
$8,540 + $95,570
$104,110
2024
$3,130 (−1.6%)
$8,540 + $95,570
$104,110
2023
$3,183 (+8.5%)
$8,540 + $95,570
$104,110
2022
$2,934 (−1.9%)
$6,720 + $70,770
$77,490
2021
$2,991
$6,720 + $72,030
$78,750
2020
$2,991 (+50.1%)
$6,720 + $72,030
$78,750
2019
$1,992 (+0.4%)
$5,840 + $50,900
$56,740
2018
$1,983
$5,840 + $50,900
$56,740
2017
$1,985 (+6.2%)
$5,840 + $50,900
$56,740
2016
$1,868 (+29.3%)
$5,840 + $54,140
$59,980
2015
$1,445 (−44.4%)
$5,840 + $41,040
$46,880
2014
$2,598 (−0.6%)
$5,840 + $39,750
$45,590
2013
$2,613
$5,840 + $39,750
$45,590
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,498
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Wert County
APN
03-006412.0100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Has Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal
Has Heating
Heating: Geothermal
Interior Features
Rooms Total: 9
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Basement: Poured
Room 1
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 17.00
Room Width: 1.00
Room 2
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 11.00
Room 3
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 4
Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 20.00
Room Width: 15.00
Room 5
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room Length: 15.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 6
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 18.00
Room Width: 11.00
Room 7
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 8
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 15.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 9
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 12.00
Exterior
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1978
Exterior Features: Fenced
Water Source: Well
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Workshop
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.5 ac
Lot Size Area: 1.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Lot Features: Residential Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Location
School
High School District: 8101 Crestview LSD
Location Information
Directions: Take Rte 224 west of Van Wert towards Decatur. Turn south on Convoy-Heller Rd. Turn west on German Church Rd. 2nd house on the southside.
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,498
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Van Wert County
APN: 03-006412.0100
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
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Schools
Crestview Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
8/10
Crestview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
Crestview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$378,000 – $458,000
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