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2458 Merit Ave, Lima, OH 45805 Property Records

Allen County property record for 2458 Merit Ave, Lima, OH 45805

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.309 acres (13,460 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$1,958 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN36-3408-05-012.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN36-3408-05-012.000
Alternative APN
  • M3836340805012000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,508 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,832 sqft
1st Floor Area1,508 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area13,460 sqft (0.309 acres)
Lot Dimensions182 ft deep x 74 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area324 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area108 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2458 MERIT AVE
CityLIMA
StateOH
Zip45805-2529
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionROSEDALE EXTENSION LOTS T 20335 & T 20336 W PT JOINT TEN FF 74.20
Legal SubdivisionROSEDALE EXTENSION
Legal Lot Number20335
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Township / Civil DivisionLIMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract10900

Owner

Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2458 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2529
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201814045
Deed Book / Page2018 / 14045
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEN OH
Recording DateDec 17, 2018
Property Address2458 MERIT AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2529
Document Number0000014045
Book / Page002018 / 014045
Instrument DateDec 14, 2018
Instrument14045
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$345.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2458 MERIT AVE LIMA OH 458052529, LIMA, OH 45805-2529

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyAllen County
MunicipalityLima City
Unified School DistrictLima City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,958.00 (-0.25%)$55,020 (-) Land $9,800 Building $45,220$157,200 (-) Land $28,000 Building $129,200
2024$1,963.00 (+20.73%) Homeowner's exemption$55,020 (+41.99%) Land $9,800 Building $45,220$157,200 (+42.01%) Land $28,000 Building $129,200
2023$1,626.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption$38,750 (-) Land $6,900 Building $31,850
2022$1,603.00 Homeowner's exemption$38,750 Land $6,900 Building $31,850
2021$110,700 Land $19,700 Building $91,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2007)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLIMA CITY
serves 65,619 people · EPA ID OH0200811
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2026
Total trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2024
Turbidity
resolved · Dec 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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