Allen County property record for 1609 Karen Ave, Lima, OH 45801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,452 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2409-04-030.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-2409-04-030.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1609 KAREN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45801-2612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHLAND #1 SUBDIVISION LOT 21236 FF 60.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHLAND #1 SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 21236 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
1609 Karen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 KAREN AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-2612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LIBERTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1609 KAREN AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-2612 |
| Document Number | 0000006607 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $59,085.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1609 KAREN AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-2612 |
| Document Number | 0000006608, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266608 |
| Name | LIBERTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1609 KAREN AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-2612 |
| Document Number | 0000011709 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $222.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8735 CONCORD CHURCH RD LEWISVILLE NC 270238402, LEWISVILLE, NC 27023-8402 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Karen Ave was $1,452, down 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| Municipality | Lima City |
| Unified School District | Elida Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,452.00 (-1.22%) | $35,320 (-) Land $4,620 Building $30,700 | $100,900 (-) Land $13,200 Building $87,700 |
| 2024 | $1,470.00 (+22.6%) | $35,320 (+37.11%) Land $4,620 Building $30,700 | $100,900 Land $13,200 Building $87,700 |
| 2023 | $1,199.00 (-1.4%) | $25,760 (-) Land $3,360 Building $22,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,216.00 | $25,760 Land $3,360 Building $22,400 | |
| 2021 | $73,600 Land $9,600 Building $64,000 |
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 1609 Karen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1609 Karen Ave 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 | 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 243 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 |
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