Allen County property record for 2428 Merit Ave, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.385 acres (16,771 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-3408-05-017.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-3408-05-017.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 16,771 sqft (0.385 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2428 MERIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-2529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSEDALE EXTENSION LOT T 20342 E PT INCL STRIP T 20343 PT NE1/4 VAC DR FF 117.40 JOINT TEN |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEDALE EXTENSION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20342 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2428 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201010670 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2010 / 10670 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5250001741 |
| 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 | $2,194.00 (-0.23%) | $61,960 (-) Land $14,180 Building $47,780 | $177,000 (-) Land $40,500 Building $136,500 |
| 2024 | $2,199.00 (+21.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,960 (+42.04%) Land $14,180 Building $47,780 | $177,000 (+42.05%) Land $40,500 Building $136,500 |
| 2023 | $1,816.00 (+1.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,620 (-) Land $9,980 Building $33,640 | |
| 2022 | $1,794.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,620 Land $9,980 Building $33,640 | |
| 2021 | $124,600 Land $28,500 Building $96,100 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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