Imagine building your dream home surrounded by the beauty and privacy of the countryside! This incredible 9.47-acre property on Dutch John Road offers a wonderful opportunity to create your own private retreat just minutes from Van Wert. With a beautiful combination of open, tillable ground and mature hardwood timber, this property offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and natural beauty. Whether you envision a beautiful country home overlooking the woods, room for an outbuilding, or simply a peaceful place to escape the hustle and bustle, this property offers plenty of possibilities. For the outdoor enthusiast, the wooded acreage is an added bonus! The land has been thoughtfully managed for whitetail deer hunting, featuring established food plots and a history of selective harvesting. A creek runs along the eastern side of the property, adding to its natural beauty and wildlife habitat. Enjoy the peacefulness of country living without giving up convenience! Located just minutes from downtown Van Wert with easy access to US 30, this property offers a convenient commute to Fort Wayne, Lima, and surrounding communities. Whether you're looking for a place to build your dream home, enjoy the outdoors, or invest in your own slice of the countryside, this property is full of possibilities. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Crestview Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
8/10
Crestview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
7/10
Crestview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Waterfront
Creek
Wooded
Residential lot
Home design
Land
Sale and tax history for 0 Dutch John Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
WRIST #1049642
Nov 7, 2026
Listed
$165,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$414 (−78.9%)
$13,210
2024
$1,961 (+2,439.6%)
$2,180
2023
$77 (+156.9%)
$2,180
2022
$30 (−0.3%)
$560
2021
$30 (+0.2%)
$560
2020
$30 (−50.8%)
$560
2019
$61 (+0.2%)
$1,490
2018
$61 (+4.2%)
$1,490
2017
$59
$1,490
Public record
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Lot size
6.87 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Van Wert County
APN
08-012572.0400
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Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
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 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Van Wert, OH • 45891
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Van Wert. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Dutch John Rd
$164,769
$231 under list price of $165K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $160K to $191K.