Allen County property record for 171 Garmatter St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,021 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,541 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-0107-02-024.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-0107-02-024.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 11,021 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 171 GARMATTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADDITION LOT 868 FF 83.83 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 868 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
171 Garmatter St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 1993.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 GARMATTER ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 1993 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 171 GARMATTER ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1126 |
| Document Number | 4140004331 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 4331 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204140004331 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Garmatter St was $1,541 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.8% 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 | $1,541.00 (-0.77%) | $56,840 (-) Land $11,130 Building $45,710 | $162,400 (-) Land $31,800 Building $130,600 |
| 2024 | $1,553.00 (+33.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,840 (+36.01%) Land $11,130 Building $45,710 | $162,400 Land $31,800 Building $130,600 |
| 2023 | $1,163.00 (-2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,790 (-) Land $8,190 Building $33,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,189.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,790 Land $8,190 Building $33,600 | |
| 2021 | $119,400 Land $23,400 Building $96,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Garmatter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
The area around 171 Garmatter 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 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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