1228 Melrose St, Lima, OH 45801 Property Records

Allen County property record for 1228 Melrose St, Lima, OH 45801

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$129,900 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,315 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`36-2506-07-003.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`36-2506-07-003.000`
Alternative APN	`M3836250607003000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,284 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,573 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,284 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	143 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	25 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1228 MELROSE ST
City	LIMA
State	OH
Zip	45801-3440
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NORTHWOLD ADDITION NO 3 LOT 22681 FF 60.98
Legal Subdivision	NORTHWOLD ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	22681
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Township / Civil Division	LIMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3008
Census Tract	12300

Owner

1228 Melrose St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.

Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1228 MELROSE ST, LIMA, OH 45801-3440
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 22, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 22, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 18, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202213455
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 27, 1993
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2022
Property Address	1228 MELROSE ST, LIMA, OH 45801-3440
Document Number	11220013455
Book / Page	2022 / 13455
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 149
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2022
Instrument	202211220013455
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 2, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1228 MELROSE ST, LIMA, OH 45801-3440

Mortgage

Document Number	11220013456
Date	Nov 22, 2022
Instrument	202211220013456

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1228 Melrose St was $1,315, up 0.1% 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	$1,315.00 (+0.08%)	$36,370 (-) Land $5,180 Building $31,190	$103,900 (-) Land $14,800 Building $89,100
2024	$1,314.00 (+26.59%) Homeowner's exemption	$36,370 (+48.03%) Land $5,180 Building $31,190	$103,900 Land $14,800 Building $89,100
2023	$1,038.00 (-2.9%) Homeowner's exemption	$24,570 (-) Land $3,500 Building $21,070
2022	$1,069.00	$24,570 Land $3,500 Building $21,070
2021			$70,200 Land $10,000 Building $60,200

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1228 Melrose St 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

The area around 1228 Melrose St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 581 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Watch TV Fixed Wireless	400 / 40
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, T-Mobile, TSC.

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