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117 E Elm St, Bluffton, OH 45817 Property Records

Allen County property record for 117 E Elm St, Bluffton, OH 45817 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Square Footage1,896 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
GarageDetached, 572 sqft
Last Sale$187,500 (2022)
Tax Bill$1,667.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-0112-04-003.000
Alternative APN
  • A0228011204003000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,896 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,129 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,281 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors615 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area1,161 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Lot Area7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Depth X Width150 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area572 sqft Garage
Patio Area225 sqft Patio
Porch Area72 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageStorm Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address117 E ELM ST
CityBLUFFTON
StateOH
Zip45817-1365
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionVANCES ADDITION LOT 234 FF 50.00
Legal SubdivisionVANCES ADDITION
Legal Lot Number234
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Minor Civil DivisionRICHLAND
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3005
Census Tract10100

Owner

Source: Allen County records · APN 28-0112-04-003.000

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address213 S JACKSON ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1065
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 09, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SUPERIOR CU INC
Mar 13, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 22, 2022Survivorship Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Dec 04, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 21, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
May 12, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202214501
Last Transfer DateMar 07, 2023
Transfer Doc0000001981
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Property Address117 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number12090017123
DateDec 09, 2021
Book Page2021/17123
Instrument202112090017123
Lender
NameSUPERIOR CU INC
TypeCredit Union
AddressLIMA, OH 45807
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2052

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateMar 13, 2023
Property Address117 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365
Document Number3130001981
Book / Page2023 / 1981
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 150&151
Instrument DateMar 07, 2023
Instrument202303130001981
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address213 S JACKSON ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1065

December 2022: Survivorship Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSurvivorship Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateDec 22, 2022
Property Address117 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365
Document Number12220014501
Book / Page2022 / 14501
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 150&151
Instrument DateDec 21, 2022
Instrument202212220014501
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight Of Survivorship
Address117 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365

Mortgage

Document Number12220014502
DateDec 22, 2022
Instrument202212220014502
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2053

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateDec 04, 2019
Property Address117 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365
Document Number0000012909
Instrument DateOct 08, 2019
Instrument12909
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address117 E ELM ST BLUFFTON OH 458171365, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateJul 21, 2017
Property Address117 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365
Document Number0000008070
Instrument DateJul 20, 2017
Instrument8070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$204.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address117 E ELM ST BLUFFTON OH 458171365, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateMay 12, 2017
Property Address117 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365
Document Number0000005133
Instrument DateMay 10, 2017
Instrument5133
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$402.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address117 E ELM ST BLUFFTON OH 458171365, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1365

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allen County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyAllen County
County SubdivisionRichland Township
MunicipalityBluffton Village
Unified School DistrictBluffton Exempted Village School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,667.00$49,210 (-) Land $8,050 Building $41,160$140,600 (-) Land $23,000 Building $117,600
2024$1,667.00 (+14.02%)$49,210 (+19.97%) Land $8,050 Building $41,160$140,600 (+19.97%) Land $23,000 Building $117,600
2023$1,462.00 (-0.95%) Homeowner's exemption$41,020 (-) Land $6,720 Building $34,300
2022$1,476.00 Homeowner's exemption$41,020 Land $6,720 Building $34,300
2021$117,200 Land $19,200 Building $98,000

Flood & Wildfire

117 E Elm St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Allen County (39003C), updated June 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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