Allen County property record for 1000 Merlin Ave, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,691 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,700 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $966 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-0206-10-001.000 |
| Primary APN | 46-0206-10-001.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,553 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,449 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 537 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 269 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,691 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1000 MERLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-3518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY VIEW TERRACE LOTS 100 101 102 103 126 127 & 128 JOINT TEN FF 130.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY VIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAWNEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
Source: Allen County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2344 SHAWNEE RD, LIMA, OH 45805-3887 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1000 MERLIN AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-3518 |
| Document Number | 3130002122 |
| Book / Page | 2024 / 2122 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202403130002122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2344 SHAWNEE RD # 125, 125, LIMA, OH 45805-3887 |
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | Shawnee Township |
| Unified School District | Shawnee Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $966.00 (-2.62%) | $19,400 (-) Land $1,860 Building $17,540 | $55,400 (-) Land $5,300 Building $50,100 |
| 2024 | $992.00 (-41.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $19,400 (+5.15%) Land $1,860 Building $17,540 | $55,400 (+5.12%) Land $5,300 Building $50,100 |
| 2023 | $1,687.00 (-0.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,450 (-) Land $1,750 Building $16,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,694.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,450 Land $1,750 Building $16,700 | |
| 2021 | $52,700 Land $5,000 Building $47,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LIMA CITY serves 65,619 people · EPA ID OH0200811 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2026 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Turbidity resolved · Dec 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: TSC, Verizon.
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