Allen County property record for 2885 Sands Rd, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,665 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $254,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,693 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-1002-05-001.000 |
| Primary APN | 46-1002-05-001.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,665 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,215 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 15,420 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Patio Area | 800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 2885 SANDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-3843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRWOOD ESTATES NO 6-A LOT 26953 JOINT TEN FF 151.10 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 26953 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAWNEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 12000 |
2885 Sands Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2885 SANDS RD, LIMA, OH 45805-3843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20086459 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2008 / 6459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2885 Sands Rd was $4,693, up 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 | Shawnee Township |
| Unified School District | Shawnee Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,693.00 (+0.06%) | $96,150 (-) Land $16,800 Building $79,350 | $274,700 (-) Land $48,000 Building $226,700 |
| 2024 | $4,690.00 (+8.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,150 (+23.02%) Land $16,800 Building $79,350 | $274,700 Land $48,000 Building $226,700 |
| 2023 | $4,339.00 (-0.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,160 (-) Land $13,650 Building $64,510 | |
| 2022 | $4,357.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,160 Land $13,650 Building $64,510 | |
| 2021 | $223,300 Land $39,000 Building $184,300 |
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 2885 Sands Rd 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 2885 Sands Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 155 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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