Allen County property record for 238 S Pierce St, Lima, OH 45801
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,833 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (Jan 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-3608-12-010.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-3608-12-010.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,833 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,765 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 543 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 238 S PIERCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45801-4828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | MCDONELS ADDITION LOTS PT 21 PT 457 & E1/2 ALLEY LIFE ESTATE FF 63.30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDONELS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 14100 |
238 S Pierce St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 S PIERCE ST, LIMA, OH 45801-4828 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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 | Jan 22, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003475 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 238 S PIERCE ST, LIMA, OH 45801-4828 |
| Document Number | 0000003475 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 S Pierce St was $511, up 0.4% 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 | $511.00 (+0.39%) | $12,640 (-) Land $3,080 Building $9,560 | $36,100 (-) Land $8,800 Building $27,300 |
| 2024 | $509.00 (-7.29%) | $12,640 (+4.98%) Land $3,080 Building $9,560 | $36,100 Land $8,800 Building $27,300 |
| 2023 | $549.00 (-0.18%) | $12,040 (-) Land $2,940 Building $9,100 | |
| 2022 | $550.00 | $12,040 Land $2,940 Building $9,100 | |
| 2021 | $34,400 Land $8,400 Building $26,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 S Pierce 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 238 S Pierce 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 292 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 Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC, Verizon.
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