215 E Elm St, Bluffton, OH 45817 Property Records

Allen County property record for 215 E Elm St, Bluffton, OH 45817 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Square Footage936 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,714 sqft (0.223 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$122,500 (2021)
Tax Bill$1,416.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-1205-01-027.000
Alternative APN
  • A0228120501027000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area936 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,300 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor936 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area9,714 sqft (0.223 acres)
Depth X Width162 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area364 sqft Garage
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area192 sqft Shed
Patio Area180 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address215 E ELM ST
CityBLUFFTON
StateOH
Zip45817-1336
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKRAFT & ROMEY ADDITION LOTS 546 E 14FT & 547 W 46 FT FF 60.00
Legal SubdivisionKRAFT & ROMEY ADDITION
Legal Lot Number547
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Minor Civil DivisionRICHLAND
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3000
Census Tract10100

Owner

Source: Allen County records · APN 28-1205-01-027.000

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SUPERIOR CU
Aug 03, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Aug 03, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jun 09, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 28, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS NAT'L BK/BLUFFTON

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 09, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 09, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 28, 1991
Deed Doc Number20217755
Deed Book / Page2021 / 7755
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Property Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 02, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number8230011773
DateAug 23, 2021
Book Page2021/11773
Instrument202108230011773
Lender
NameSUPERIOR CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLIMA, OH 45807
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term204 Months
DueAug 18, 2038

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateAug 03, 2021
Property Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336
Document Number8030010770
Book / Page2021 / 10770
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 238
Instrument DateJul 29, 2021
Instrument202108030010770
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336

August 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateAug 03, 2021
Property Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336
Document Number8030010771
Book / Page2021 / 10771
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 238
Instrument DateJul 29, 2021
Instrument202108030010771
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateJun 09, 2021
Property Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336
Document Number6090007755
Book / Page2021 / 7755
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 238
Instrument DateMay 26, 2021
Instrument202106090007755
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight Of Survivorship
Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Property Address215 E ELM ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336
Document Number0000013393
Instrument DateNov 28, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 03, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address215 E ELM ST BLUFFTON OH 458171336, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1336

Mortgage

Document Number0000013393
DateDec 05, 2017
Instrument13393
Lender
NameCITIZENS NAT'L BK/BLUFFTON
TypeBank
AddressBLUFFTON, OH 45817
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueDec 04, 2022
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$1,416.00$42,850 (-) Land $9,910 Building $32,940$122,400 (-) Land $28,300 Building $94,100
2024$1,416.00 (+11.15%) Homeowner's exemption$42,850 (+20.03%) Land $9,910 Building $32,940$122,400 (+2%) Land $28,300 Building $94,100
2023$1,274.00 (-0.86%) Homeowner's exemption$35,700 (-) Land $8,260 Building $27,440
2022$1,285.00 Homeowner's exemption$35,700 Land $8,260 Building $27,440
2021$102,000 Land $23,600 Building $78,400

Flood & Wildfire

215 E Elm St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Allen County (39003C), updated June 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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