1209 Rice Ave, Lima, OH 45805 Property Records

Allen County property record for 1209 Rice Ave, Lima, OH 45805

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.042 acres (1,830 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$336,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,415 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`36-2612-15-002.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`36-2612-15-002.000`
Alternative APN	`M3836261215002000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,548 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,172 sqft
1st Floor Area	624 sqft
Upper Floors Area	624 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	300 sqft
Basement Area	624 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	1,830 sqft (0.042 acres)
Lot Dimensions	49.9 ft deep x 37 ft wide
Garage Area	180 sqft
Porch	Open Frame Porch
Porch Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1209 RICE AVE
City	LIMA
State	OH
Zip	45805-1944
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	JOHN E THOMAS SUB DIV LOT 13198 W END FF 37.00
Legal Subdivision	JOHN E THOMAS SUB DIV
Legal Lot Number	13198
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Township / Civil Division	LIMA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	13000

Owner

1209 Rice Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.

Source: Allen County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	6250 GRIFFIN RD, 109A, DAVIE, FL 33314-4421
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 27, 2023	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage ARBOR SFR LLC
Mar 29, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MCU FINANCIAL CENTER CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 4, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20223625
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2023
Property Address	1209 RICE AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-1944
Document Number	9270008412
Book / Page	2023 / 8412
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 415
Instrument Date	Jun 6, 2023
Instrument	202309270008412
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6250 GRIFFIN RD, DAVIE, FL 33314-4421

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6250 GRIFFIN RD # 109A, 109A, DAVIE, FL 33314-4421
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	9270008414
Date	Sep 27, 2023
Book Page	2023/8414
Instrument	202309270008414

Lender

Name	ARBOR SFR LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	UNIONDALE, NY 11553

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Recording Date	Mar 29, 2022
Property Address	1209 RICE AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-1944
Document Number	3290003625
Book / Page	2022 / 3625
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 415
Instrument Date	Mar 21, 2022
Instrument	202203290003625
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6250 GRIFFIN RD # 109, 109, DAVIE, FL 33314-4421
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	3290003627
Date	Mar 29, 2022
Book Page	2022/3627
Instrument	202203290003627

Lender

Name	MCU FINANCIAL CENTER CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 Rice Ave was $1,415, up 61.2% from the year before.

Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Allen County
Municipality	Lima City
Unified School District	Lima City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,415.00 (+61.16%)	$18,800 (-) Land $1,230 Building $17,570	$53,700 (-) Land $3,500 Building $50,200
2024	$878.00 (+20.94%)	$18,800 (+14.01%) Land $1,230 Building $17,570	$53,700 Land $3,500 Building $50,200
2023	$726.00 (-5.22%)	$16,490 (-) Land $1,090 Building $15,400
2022	$766.00	$16,490 Land $1,090 Building $15,400
2021			$47,100 Land $3,100 Building $44,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1209 Rice Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1209 Rice 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 455 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.

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