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The first week of July brought a modest batch of real estate activity in Crawford County, with eight property transfers recorded between July 1st and July 4th. From residential sales in Galion and Bucyrus to rural parcels changing hands, these transactions reflect the steady churn of the local housing market as summer hits its stride.
🏠 Property Transfer #1
Date: 07/01/2025
Grantors: Lawrence D. Schmidt & Cheryl L. Schmidt
Grantee: Todd A. Hoegl
Address of Property: 1115 Hillcrest Drive, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Total Consideration (Sale Price): $380,000.00
Land Value: $6,510
Building Value: $89,310
Total Property Value (Tax): $95,820
Transaction Type: Sale
Receipt Number: 456
🏠 Property Transfer #2
Date: 07/01/2025
Grantor: Daniel A. Byler
Grantees: Enos E. Yoder and Susie Yoder
Address of Property: 6544 Lincoln Highway, Crestline, OH 44827
Total Consideration (Sale Price): $190,000.00
Land Value: $13,560
Building Value: $43,310
Total Property Value (Tax): $56,870
Transaction Type: Sale
Receipt Number: 457
🏠 Property Transfer #3
Date: 07/01/2025
Grantor: Lorian Reynolds
Grantees: Jesse A. Armstrong & Morgan O. Armstrong
Address of Property: 523 West Bucyrus Street, Crestline, OH 44827
Total Consideration (Sale Price): $149,000.00
Land Value: $2,600
Building Value: $32,440
Total Property Value (Tax): $35,040
Transaction Type: Sale
Receipt Number: 458
🏠 Property Transfer #4
Date: 07/02/2025
Grantor: Judy A. Bender
Grantees: Roy Plymale and Marsha Plymale
Address of Property: 975 West Southern Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Total Consideration (Sale Price): $180,000.00
Land Value: $7,780
Building Value: $41,710
Total Property Value (Tax): $49,490
Transaction Type: Sale
Receipt Number: 459
🏠 Property Transfer #5
Date: 07/02/2025
Grantors: Christopher M. Bauer and Deborah J. Bauer
Grantees: Daniel M. Bruce and Jessica R. Finley
Address of Property: 127 North Pierce Street, Galion, OH 44833
Total Consideration (Sale Price): $156,000.00
Land Value: $1,460
Building Value: $27,170
Total Property Value (Tax): $28,630
Transaction Type: Sale
Receipt Number: 460
🏠 Property Transfer #6
Date: 07/02/2025
Grantor: Karen S. Conley
Grantee: Kristopher Shope-Williams
Address of Property: 143 Wilson Avenue, Galion, OH 44833
Total Consideration (Sale Price): $51,000.00
Land Value: $2,140
Building Value: $17,230
Total Property Value (Tax): $19,370
Transaction Type: Sale
Receipt Number: 461
🏠 Property Transfer #7
Date: 07/02/2025
Grantor: Bret A. Ruhe
Grantees: Alexander Abt & Gretchen Rachele Ruhe
Address of Property: 415 N Seltzer St, Crestline, OH 44827
Total Consideration (Sale Price): $60,000.00
Land Value: $1,720
Building Value: $22,710
Total Property Value (Tax): $24,430
Transaction Type: Sale (Transfer to relative)
Receipt Number: 462
🏠 Property Transfer #8
Date: 07/03/2025
Grantor: Harry L. Weir
Grantee: Eric M. Lewis
Property Address: 642 Harding Way E, Galion, OH 44833
Total Sale Price: $10,000.00
Land Value: $1,820
Building Value: $0
Total Tax Value: $1,820
Transaction Type: Sale
Receipt Number: 463
Whether it’s first-time buyers settling into new homes or longtime property owners making moves, each transfer tells a small story about change in our community. Stay tuned as FreeWire continues to track property transactions and keep you informed about who’s buying what — and where — in Crawford County.