Allen County property record for 2434 Merit Ave, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,876 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-3408-05-016.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-3408-05-016.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 15,420 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 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 | 2434 MERIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-2529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSEDALE EXTENSION LOT T 20341 & PTS T 20340 & T 20342 FF 100.40 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEDALE EXTENSION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20340 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2434 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004822 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2434 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2529 |
| Document Number | 0000004822 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 2434 MERIT AVE LIMA OH 458052529, LIMA, OH 45805-2529 |
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 | $2,876.00 (-0.17%) | $82,010 (-) Land $12,530 Building $69,480 | $234,300 (-) Land $35,800 Building $198,500 |
| 2024 | $2,881.00 (+21.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,010 (+42.01%) Land $12,530 Building $69,480 | $234,300 (+42%) Land $35,800 Building $198,500 |
| 2023 | $2,366.00 (+0.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,750 (-) Land $8,820 Building $48,930 | |
| 2022 | $2,348.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,750 Land $8,820 Building $48,930 | |
| 2021 | $165,000 Land $25,200 Building $139,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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