Allen County property record for 214 S Cole St, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,630 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,091 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale Feb 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-3508-11-020.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-3508-11-020.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,270 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 454 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,716 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Canopy | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 214 S COLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-3256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEINSHEIMERS ADDITION OF CLIFTON LOT 37 & 1/2 VAC ALLEY FF 55.42 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEINSHEIMERS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 13200 |
214 S Cole St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 S COLE ST, LIMA, OH 45805-3256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 7455 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6020007455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 214 S COLE ST, LIMA, OH 45805-3256 |
| Document Number | 6020007455 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 7455 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 128 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202106020007455 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 W EUREKA ST, LIMA, OH 45801-4738 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 214 S COLE ST, LIMA, OH 45805-3256 |
| Document Number | 0000001842 |
| Book / Page | 002017 / 001842 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Instrument | 1842 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 NORVAL AVE LIMA OH 458041961, LIMA, OH 45804-1961 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 214 S Cole St was $1,091, down 7.1% 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 | Lima City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,091.00 (-7.15%) | $29,790 (-) Land $3,500 Building $26,290 | $85,100 (-) Land $10,000 Building $75,100 |
| 2024 | $1,175.00 (+13.53%) | $29,790 (+24.96%) Land $3,500 Building $26,290 | $85,100 Land $10,000 Building $75,100 |
| 2023 | $1,035.00 (-5.31%) | $23,840 (-) Land $2,800 Building $21,040 | |
| 2022 | $1,093.00 | $23,840 Land $2,800 Building $21,040 | |
| 2021 | $68,100 Land $8,000 Building $60,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 S Cole St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 214 S Cole 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 |
|---|
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 494 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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