Allen County property record for 35 Sara Ln, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,900 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-1208-03-007.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-1208-03-007.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,106 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 14,201 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 91 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 35 SARA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTHVIEW ADDITION LOT 1024 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1024 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
35 Sara Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Allen County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY GROUP MORTGAGE OF OHIO LLC |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DISCOVER BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216239 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 6239 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 35 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1421 |
| Document Number | 5100006239 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 6239 |
| Map Reference | PL 12 PG 124 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105100006239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1421 |
| Document Number | 5100006240 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105100006240 |
| Name | AFFINITY GROUP MORTGAGE OF OHIO LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 35 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000009114 |
| Book / Page | 002019 / 009115 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $492.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 35 SARA LN BLUFFTON OH 458171421, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1421 |
| Document Number | 9115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002019/009115 |
| Instrument | 9115 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 35 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000011591 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | LENDERLIVE SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 SARA LN BLUFFTON OH 458171421, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000011591 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11591 |
| Name | DISCOVER BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 11, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 35 Sara Ln was $2,488, 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 | $2,488.00 (-0.08%) | $75,430 (-) Land $13,720 Building $61,710 | $215,500 (-) Land $39,200 Building $176,300 |
| 2024 | $2,490.00 (+29.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,430 (+40.02%) Land $13,720 Building $61,710 | $215,500 Land $39,200 Building $176,300 |
| 2023 | $1,919.00 (-0.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,870 (-) Land $9,800 Building $44,070 | |
| 2022 | $1,938.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,870 Land $9,800 Building $44,070 | |
| 2021 | $153,900 Land $28,000 Building $125,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35 Sara Ln 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 A, within 500 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 35 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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