Allen County property record for 218 Garmatter St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,741 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-0107-03-001.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-0107-03-001.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 218 GARMATTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLTOP ADDITION LOT 975 FF 110.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLTOP ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 975 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
218 Garmatter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 GARMATTER ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016915 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Garmatter St was $2,741, down 0.1% 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 | $2,741.00 (-0.07%) | $83,090 (-) Land $13,510 Building $69,580 | $237,400 (-) Land $38,600 Building $198,800 |
| 2024 | $2,743.00 (+29.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,090 (+39.81%) Land $13,510 Building $69,580 | $237,400 Land $38,600 Building $198,800 |
| 2023 | $2,117.00 (-0.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,430 (-) Land $9,940 Building $49,490 | |
| 2022 | $2,138.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,430 Land $9,940 Building $49,490 | |
| 2021 | $169,800 Land $28,400 Building $141,400 |
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 218 Garmatter 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 218 Garmatter St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 240 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Buckeye Wireless.
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