178 E Elm St, Bluffton, OH 45817 Property Records

Allen County property record for 178 E Elm St, Bluffton, OH 45817 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2023
Square Footage1,176 sqft Living Area
Lot Size12,327 sqft (0.283 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$200,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$2,097.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-1205-12-001.008
Alternative APN
  • A0228120512001008

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,176 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,825 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,176 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2023
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area12,327 sqft (0.283 acres)
Depth X Width150 ft x 82.2 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area614 sqft Garage
Deck Area192 sqft Deck
Patio Area192 sqft Patio
Porch Area35 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageStorm Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address178 E ELM ST
CityBLUFFTON
StateOH
Zip45817-1335
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPT NE1/4 JOINT TEN RTS 08-02-12
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Minor Civil DivisionRICHLAND
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3022
Census Tract10100

Owner

Source: Allen County records · APN 28-1205-12-001.008

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address178 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1335
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 04, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
FIRST NAT'L BK/PANDORA
Sep 25, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST NAT'L BK/PANDORA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20251327
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Property Address178 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1335
Document Number0000010846
Instrument DateSep 04, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 E ELM ST BLUFFTON OH 458171335, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1335

Mortgage

Document Number0000010846
DateSep 10, 2020
Instrument10846
Lender
NameFIRST NAT'L BK/PANDORA
TypeBank
AddressPANDORA, OH 45877
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 09, 2050

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateSep 25, 2018
Property Address178 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1335
Document Number0000010910
Instrument DateSep 21, 2018
Instrument10910
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 09, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$362.70
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 E ELM ST BLUFFTON OH 458171335, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1335

Mortgage

Document Number10911
DateSep 25, 2018
Instrument10911
Lender
NameFIRST NAT'L BK/PANDORA
TypeBank
AddressPANDORA, OH 45877
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 24, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allen County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyAllen County
County SubdivisionRichland Township
MunicipalityBluffton Village
Unified School DistrictBluffton Exempted Village School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,097.00 (-0.05%)$63,560 (-) Land $14,070 Building $49,490$181,600 (-) Land $40,200 Building $141,400
2024$2,098.00 (+31.7%) Homeowner's exemption$63,560 (+42.19%) Land $14,070 Building $49,490$181,600 (+42.21%) Land $40,200 Building $141,400
2023$1,593.00 (-0.25%) Homeowner's exemption$44,700 (+0.7%) Land $10,050 Building $34,650
2022$1,597.00 Homeowner's exemption$44,390 Land $10,050 Building $34,340
2021$127,700 Land $28,700 Building $99,000

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