Allen County property record for 438 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,862 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,113 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,880 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-1206-03-014.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-1206-03-014.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 9 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,862 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,113 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 174 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 438 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1083 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | A G KIBLERS ADD LOT 301 NW PT SE END FF 81.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | A G KIBLERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 301 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1083 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201510365 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 10365 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 11140012127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,880.00 | $45,510 (-) Land $9,770 Building $35,740 | $130,000 (-) Land $27,900 Building $102,100 |
| 2024 | $1,880.00 (+4.97%) | $45,510 (+10.01%) Land $9,770 Building $35,740 | $130,000 (+9.98%) Land $27,900 Building $102,100 |
| 2023 | $1,791.00 (-0.56%) | $41,370 (-) Land $8,890 Building $32,480 | |
| 2022 | $1,801.00 | $41,370 Land $8,890 Building $32,480 | |
| 2021 | $118,200 Land $25,400 Building $92,800 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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