Allen County property record for 2453 Merit Ave, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Jul 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,113 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-3408-10-012.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-3408-10-012.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,706 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,716 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 338 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2453 MERIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-2528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSEDALE EXTENSION LOTS PTS T 20332 & T 20333 FF 75.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEDALE EXTENSION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20332 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| 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 | 2453 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 1993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 2453 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2528 |
| Document Number | 0000002934 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2453 MERIT AVE LIMA OH 458052528, LIMA, OH 45805-2528 |
| Document Number | 0000002934 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2934 |
| Name | SUPERIOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LIMA, OH 45807 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $1,113.00 (-1.42%) | $40,290 (-) Land $9,140 Building $31,150 | $115,100 (-) Land $26,100 Building $89,000 |
| 2024 | $1,129.00 (+30.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,290 (+41.92%) Land $9,140 Building $31,150 | $115,100 (+41.92%) Land $26,100 Building $89,000 |
| 2023 | $868.00 (+1.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $28,390 (-) Land $6,440 Building $21,950 | |
| 2022 | $855.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,390 Land $6,440 Building $21,950 | |
| 2021 | $81,100 Land $18,400 Building $62,700 |
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 |
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