Allen County property record for 226 Locust Ct, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,612 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,668 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $366,408 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,830 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-0200-02-001.020 |
| Primary APN | 28-0200-02-001.020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,293 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,033 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 579 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,889 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 889 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 8,668 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 61.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 339 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 LOCUST CT |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-8534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION-PHASE 1 LOT 1256 JOINT TEN FF 46.73 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1256 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
226 Locust Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2000.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 LOCUST CT, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-8534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Locust Ct was $4,830.
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 | $4,830.00 | $145,640 (-) Land $6,900 Building $138,740 | $416,100 (-) Land $19,700 Building $396,400 |
| 2024 | $4,830.00 (-2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,640 (+5%) Land $6,900 Building $138,740 | $416,100 Land $19,700 Building $396,400 |
| 2023 | $4,973.00 (-0.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,710 (-) Land $6,580 Building $132,130 | |
| 2022 | $5,009.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,710 Land $6,580 Building $132,130 | |
| 2021 | $396,300 Land $18,800 Building $377,500 |
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 226 Locust Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 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 226 Locust Ct 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Buckeye Wireless, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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