Allen County property record for 1553 Bittersweet Dr, Lima, OH 45807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,048 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.487 acres (21,214 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,517 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-1904-03-029.002 |
| Primary APN | 36-1904-03-029.002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,048 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,321 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 21,214 sqft (0.487 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1553 BITTERSWEET DR |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45807-9431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROOKWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION NO 4 B LOT 28941 FF 105.00 JOINT TEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 28941 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 10802 |
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1553 BITTERSWEET DR, LIMA, OH 45807-9431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE UNION BANK CO |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUPERIOR CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20264277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 1553 BITTERSWEET DR, LIMA, OH 45807-9431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 12180010984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2023/10984 |
| Instrument | 202312180010984 |
| Name | THE UNION BANK CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 3211 ELIDA RD, LIMA, OH 45805 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1553 BITTERSWEET DR, LIMA, OH 45807-9431 |
| Document Number | 0000004277 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.4277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $124,230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Remainderman |
| Address | 1553 BITTERSWEET DR, LIMA, OH 45807-9431 |
| Document Number | 0000004278, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..4278 |
| Name | SUPERIOR CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | American Township |
| Unified School District | Elida Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,517.00 (-1.44%) | $105,710 (-) Land $10,820 Building $94,890 | $302,000 (-) Land $30,900 Building $271,100 |
| 2024 | $4,583.00 (+18.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,710 (+33.05%) Land $10,820 Building $94,890 | $302,000 (+33.04%) Land $30,900 Building $271,100 |
| 2023 | $3,862.00 (-2%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,450 (-) Land $8,120 Building $71,330 | |
| 2022 | $3,941.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,450 Land $8,120 Building $71,330 | |
| 2021 | $227,000 Land $23,200 Building $203,800 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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