Allen County property record for 159 Garmatter St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $197,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,858 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-0107-02-021.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-0107-02-021.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 430 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 GARMATTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARMATTERS ADDITION NO 1 LOT 803 JOINT TEN FF 50.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARMATTERS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 803 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 GARMATTER ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251420 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 GARMATTER ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1126 |
| Document Number | 5040003685 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 3685 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305040003685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 GARMATTER ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1126 |
| Document Number | 5040003686 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305040003686 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
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 | $1,858.00 (-0.05%) | $56,320 (-) Land $6,620 Building $49,700 | $160,900 (-) Land $18,900 Building $142,000 |
| 2024 | $1,859.00 (+22.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,320 (+36.01%) Land $6,620 Building $49,700 | $160,900 (+36.01%) Land $18,900 Building $142,000 |
| 2023 | $1,514.00 (-0.98%) | $41,410 (-) Land $4,870 Building $36,540 | |
| 2022 | $1,529.00 | $41,410 Land $4,870 Building $36,540 | |
| 2021 | $118,300 Land $13,900 Building $104,400 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · 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.
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 177 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Buckeye Wireless.
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