Allen County property record for 2437 Merit Ave, Lima, OH 45805 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,300 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,095 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-3408-10-008.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-3408-10-008.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,918 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,504 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 338 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2437 MERIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-2528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSEDALE EXTENSION LOTS PT T 20327 & PT T 20328 FF 75.10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEDALE EXTENSION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20327 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Allen County records · APN 36-3408-10-008.000
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2437 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 01, 1990 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 02, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 12020012878 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Allen County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| Municipality | Lima City |
| Unified School District | Lima City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,095.00 (-0.24%) | $59,050 (-) Land $9,310 Building $49,740 | $168,700 (-) Land $26,600 Building $142,100 |
| 2024 | $2,100.00 (+20.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,050 (+41.98%) Land $9,310 Building $49,740 | $168,700 (+42%) Land $26,600 Building $142,100 |
| 2023 | $1,737.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,590 (-) Land $6,550 Building $35,040 | |
| 2022 | $1,715.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,590 Land $6,550 Building $35,040 | |
| 2021 | $118,800 Land $18,700 Building $100,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Allen County (39003C), updated June 20, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390030109002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 266 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company | Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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