Allen County property record for 137 Vance St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 28,320 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,014 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,520,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,606 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-0112-03-006.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-0112-03-006.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 160 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 28,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,440 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 54,014 sqft (1.24 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 424 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 137 VANCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | GEO SCHMIDT ETAL ADD LOTS 504-510 & 262 263 & PT 261 PT VAC ALLEYS & PT VAC ST FF 247.90 NSRNT |
| Legal Subdivision | GEO SCHMIDT ETAL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 261 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
137 Vance St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2014.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3090 ROAD R, PANDORA, OH 45877-9779 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201411494 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 11494 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 10280011494 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Vance St was $5,606, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | Richland Township |
| Municipality | Bluffton Village |
| Unified School District | Bluffton Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,606.00 (-0.07%) | $135,800 (-) Land $40,040 Building $95,760 | $388,000 (-) Land $114,400 Building $273,600 |
| 2024 | $5,610.00 (-67.05%) | $135,800 (-65.52%) Land $40,040 Building $95,760 | $388,000 Land $114,400 Building $273,600 |
| 2023 | $17,024.00 (-0.73%) | $393,890 (-) Land $36,400 Building $357,490 | |
| 2022 | $17,149.00 | $393,890 Land $36,400 Building $357,490 | |
| 2021 | $1,125,400 Land $104,000 Building $1,021,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 137 Vance St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 49 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 49 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
The area around 137 Vance 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 |
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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 | BLUFFTON VILLAGE serves 4,082 people · EPA ID OH0200112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OTTAWA VILLAGE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 236 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 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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