Allen County property record for 1617 Benham Dr, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,064 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,857 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2706-07-010.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-2706-07-010.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,769 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 11,064 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 388 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1617 BENHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERWOOD PARK NO 5 LOT 27251JOINT TEN FF 85.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 27251 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 BENHAM DR, LIMA, OH 45805-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201410866 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 10866 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 1617 BENHAM DR, LIMA, OH 45805-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000002860 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1617 BENHAM DR LIMA OH 458051310, LIMA, OH 45805-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000002860 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002019/002860 |
| Instrument | 2860 |
| Name | SUPERIOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LIMA, OH 45807 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $1,857.00 (-2.26%) | $53,410 (-) Land $10,010 Building $43,400 | $152,600 (-) Land $28,600 Building $124,000 |
| 2024 | $1,900.00 (+16.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,410 (+26%) Land $10,010 Building $43,400 | $152,600 (+26.01%) Land $28,600 Building $124,000 |
| 2023 | $1,631.00 (-3.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,390 (-) Land $7,950 Building $34,440 | |
| 2022 | $1,684.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,390 Land $7,950 Building $34,440 | |
| 2021 | $121,100 Land $22,700 Building $98,400 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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 |
|---|
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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, MetaLINK Technologies, Verizon.
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