4540 East Rd, Lima, OH 45807 Property Records

Allen County property record for 4540 East Rd, Lima, OH 45807

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,035 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.487 acres (21,214 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$245,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,895 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2023 Second Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`36-1704-01-016.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`36-1704-01-016.000`
Alternative APN	`G2536170401016000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,035 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,563 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,035 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	21,214 sqft (0.487 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 106 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Frame Porch
Porch Area	271 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4540 EAST RD
City	LIMA
State	OH
Zip	45807-1517
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NORMAN J FOUST SUBDIVISION NO 2 LOT 458 JOINT TEN FF 105.85
Legal Subdivision	NORMAN J FOUST SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number	458
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Township / Civil Division	AMERICAN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3017
Census Tract	10801

Owner

Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4540 EAST RD, LIMA, OH 45807-1517
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 18, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUPERIOR CU
Mar 29, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SUPERIOR CU
Dec 9, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Aug 17, 2021	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202117102
Deed Book / Page	2021 / 17102
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 29, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	11010014055
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Property Address	4540 EAST RD, LIMA, OH 45807-1517
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	3180002555
Date	Mar 18, 2026
Book Page	2026/2555
Instrument	202603180002555

Lender

Name	SUPERIOR CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	4230 ELIDA RD, LIMA, OH 45807

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	144 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2038

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Property Address	4540 EAST RD, LIMA, OH 45807-1517
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 7, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	3290002518
Date	Mar 29, 2023
Book Page	2023/2518
Instrument	202303290002518

Lender

Name	SUPERIOR CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LIMA, OH 45807

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	144 Months
Due	Mar 22, 2035

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Recording Date	Dec 9, 2021
Property Address	4540 EAST RD, LIMA, OH 45807-1517
Document Number	12090017102
Book / Page	2021 / 17102
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 108
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2021
Instrument	202112090017102
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	4540 EAST RD, LIMA, OH 45807-1517

Mortgage

Document Number	12090017103
Date	Dec 9, 2021
Instrument	202112090017103

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

August 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEN OH
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2021
Property Address	4540 EAST RD, LIMA, OH 45807-1517
Document Number	8170011471
Book / Page	2021 / 11471
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 108
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2021
Instrument	202108170011471
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2808 WENDELL AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-3041
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Allen County
County Subdivision	American Township
Unified School District	Elida Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,895.00 (-1.43%)	$67,280 (-) Land $14,110 Building $53,170	$192,200 (-) Land $40,300 Building $151,900
2024	$2,937.00 (+22.17%) Homeowner's exemption	$67,280 (+37.98%) Land $14,110 Building $53,170	$192,200 (+37.98%) Land $40,300 Building $151,900
2023	$2,404.00 (-1.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$48,760 (-) Land $10,220 Building $38,540
2022	$2,446.00 Homeowner's exemption	$48,760 Land $10,220 Building $38,540
2021			$139,300 Land $29,200 Building $110,100

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ELIDA VILLAGE serves 4,109 people · EPA ID OH0200503
Water Source	Purchased surface water from LIMA CITY
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Brightspeed, MetaLINK Technologies, Watch TV.

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