Allen County property record for 212 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,498 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,233 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-0111-14-007.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-0111-14-007.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 774 sqft |
| Basement Area | 788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,233 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 164 sqft |
| Deck Area | 299 sqft |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 212 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JAMES H EATONS FOURTH ADDITION LOT 229 JOINT TEN FF 50.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES H EATONS FOURTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 229 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
212 S Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| May 8, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20185076 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 5076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 212 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1040 |
| Document Number | 12030012294 |
| Book / Page | 2025 / 12294 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 82 & 83 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202512030012294 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 212 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000012119 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 212 S MAIN ST BLUFFTON OH 458171040, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000012119 |
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| Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12119 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2031 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 212 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000005076 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $585.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 212 S MAIN ST BLUFFTON OH 458171040, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1040 |
| Document Number | 5077 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5077 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 7, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 212 S Main St was $2,770, up 16.9% 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 | $2,770.00 (+16.88%) | $83,090 (+17.18%) Land $8,330 Building $74,760 | $237,400 (+17.18%) Land $23,800 Building $213,600 |
| 2024 | $2,370.00 (+11.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,910 (+20.02%) Land $8,330 Building $62,580 | $202,600 Land $23,800 Building $178,800 |
| 2023 | $2,133.00 (-6.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,080 (-6.9%) Land $6,930 Building $52,150 | |
| 2022 | $2,284.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,460 Land $6,930 Building $56,530 | |
| 2021 | $168,800 Land $19,800 Building $149,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 212 S Main St 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 Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2007–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · 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 212 S Main 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 236 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 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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