Allen County property record for 40 Sara Ln, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Sep 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $2,146 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-1208-02-018.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-1208-02-018.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,316 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 SARA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTHVIEW ADDITION LOT 1025 JOINT TEN FF 124.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1025 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
40 Sara Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1992.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 40 SARA LN, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1422 |
| Document Number | 9160013023 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 13023 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109160013023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Sara Ln was $2,146 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.6% 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 | $2,146.00 (-0.6%) | $75,190 (-) Land $17,610 Building $57,580 | $214,800 (-) Land $50,300 Building $164,500 |
| 2024 | $2,159.00 (+12.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,190 (+40.02%) Land $17,610 Building $57,580 | $214,800 Land $50,300 Building $164,500 |
| 2023 | $1,913.00 (-0.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,700 (-) Land $12,570 Building $41,130 | |
| 2022 | $1,932.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,700 Land $12,570 Building $41,130 | |
| 2021 | $153,400 Land $35,900 Building $117,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 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 40 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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