Allen County property record for 253 Grove St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,894 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-0111-24-007.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-0111-24-007.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,589 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 403 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 GROVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE SCHUMACHER ADDITION LOT 694 FF 61.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SCHUMACHER ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 694 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
253 Grove St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2011.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 GROVE ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200712396 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2007 / 12396 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010835 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 253 GROVE ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2250002214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/2214 |
| Instrument | 202202250002214 |
| Name | THE UNION BANK CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIMA, OH 45805 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 29, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Grove St was $1,894, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | Richland Township |
| Municipality | Bluffton Village |
| Unified School District | Bluffton Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,894.00 (-0.05%) | $57,410 (-) Land $7,390 Building $50,020 | $164,000 (-) Land $21,100 Building $142,900 |
| 2024 | $1,895.00 (+11.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,410 (+19.98%) Land $7,390 Building $50,020 | $164,000 Land $21,100 Building $142,900 |
| 2023 | $1,705.00 (-0.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,850 (-) Land $6,160 Building $41,690 | |
| 2022 | $1,722.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,850 Land $6,160 Building $41,690 | |
| 2021 | $136,700 Land $17,600 Building $119,100 |
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.
FEMA maps place 253 Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2007–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 253 Grove St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | BLUFFTON VILLAGE serves 4,082 people · EPA ID OH0200112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OTTAWA VILLAGE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Buckeye Wireless.
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