Allen County property record for 1135 Essex Dr, Lima, OH 45804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $228 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-0507-06-011.000 |
| Primary APN | 47-0507-06-011.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,808 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1135 ESSEX DR |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45804-2621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SIMONS SUBDIVISION LOT 23625 & PT 24479 FF 54.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMONS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 23625 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
1135 Essex Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 1990.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1135 ESSEX DR, LIMA, OH 45804-2621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1135 Essex Dr was $228 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| Municipality | Lima City |
| Unified School District | Lima City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228.00 (-5.39%) | $14,530 (-) Land $2,420 Building $12,110 | $41,500 (-) Land $6,900 Building $34,600 |
| 2024 | $241.00 (+85.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,530 (+40.12%) Land $2,420 Building $12,110 | $41,500 Land $6,900 Building $34,600 |
| 2023 | $130.00 (-11.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,370 (-) Land $1,720 Building $8,650 | |
| 2022 | $147.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,370 Land $1,720 Building $8,650 | |
| 2021 | $29,600 Land $4,900 Building $24,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1135 Essex Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1135 Essex Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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