Allen County property record for 30 Sara Ln, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,333 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,193 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,007 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-1208-02-017.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-1208-02-017.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,333 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 985 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 30 SARA LN |
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| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTHVIEW ADDITION LOT 1008 JOINT TEN FF 85.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1008 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
30 Sara Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DOUGLAS R KLINGENSMITH |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NAT'L BK/PANDORA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202014248 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 14248 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 9030011279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 30 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000014248 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $384.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 30 SARA LN BLUFFTON OH 458171422, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1422 |
| Document Number | 14249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14249 |
| Name | DOUGLAS R KLINGENSMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 VICTORIA PL, COLUMBUS, OH 43215 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 30 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000012128 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 30 SARA LN BLUFFTON OH 458171422, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000012128 |
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| Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12128 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/PANDORA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PANDORA, OH 45877 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 30 Sara Ln was $2,007.
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 | $2,007.00 (-0.05%) | $60,840 (-) Land $13,270 Building $47,570 | $173,800 (-) Land $37,900 Building $135,900 |
| 2024 | $2,008.00 (+29.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,840 (+39.93%) Land $13,270 Building $47,570 | $173,800 Land $37,900 Building $135,900 |
| 2023 | $1,549.00 (-0.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,480 (-) Land $9,490 Building $33,990 | |
| 2022 | $1,564.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,480 Land $9,490 Building $33,990 | |
| 2021 | $124,200 Land $27,100 Building $97,100 |
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 30 Sara Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 49 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 49 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 30 Sara Ln 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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 | 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 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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