Allen County property record for 2221 Merit Ave, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,606 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,982 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-3408-09-002.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-3408-09-002.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,606 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,234 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,594 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 15,115 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Concrete/Metal Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2221 MERIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-2526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSEDALE LOTS 17939 & 17940 FF 100.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 17939 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2221 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1970 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20054983 |
| Deed Book / Page | 939 / 247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,982.00 | $83,160 (-) Land $12,530 Building $70,630 | $237,600 (-) Land $35,800 Building $201,800 |
| 2024 | $2,982.00 (+23.17%) | $83,160 (+42.01%) Land $12,530 Building $70,630 | $237,600 (+42.02%) Land $35,800 Building $201,800 |
| 2023 | $2,421.00 (-0.66%) | $58,560 (-) Land $8,820 Building $49,740 | |
| 2022 | $2,437.00 | $58,560 Land $8,820 Building $49,740 | |
| 2021 | $167,300 Land $25,200 Building $142,100 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 266 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 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, TSC, Verizon.
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