Hancock County property record for 117 Bell Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1011-062-05-014.000 |
| Primary APN | 1011-062-05-014.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,986 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,103 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 274 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 117 BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FINDLAY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45840-4201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T1N R11 S06 PT NW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FINDLAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
117 Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Hancock County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 BELL AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840-4201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 02608/2132 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 117 BELL AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840-4201 |
| Document Number | 02608/2132 |
| Book / Page | 2608 / 2132 |
| Map Reference | VOL 403 PG 749 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202400000475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Title Company | WHITMAN TITLE SECURITY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 BELL AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840-4201 |
| Document Number | 02608/2136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2608/2136 |
| Instrument | 202400000476 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Bell Ave was $2,919 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.3% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Findlay City |
| Unified School District | Findlay City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,919.00 (+23.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $95,220 (+42.91%) Land $11,560 Building $83,660 | $272,050 Land $33,030 Building $239,020 |
| 2024 | $2,367.00 (-0.13%) | $66,630 (-) Land $8,090 Building $58,540 | |
| 2023 | $2,370.00 (+0.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,630 (-) Land $8,090 Building $58,540 | |
| 2022 | $2,362.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,630 Land $8,090 Building $58,540 | $190,360 Land $23,100 Building $167,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 117 Bell Ave 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 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 | FINDLAY CITY PWS serves 54,040 people · EPA ID OH3200111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, MetaLINK Technologies.
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