Allen County property record for 493 Cherry St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,277 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,807 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,538 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-1205-11-040.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-1205-11-040.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,277 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,113 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 301 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,807 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 493 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNNY ACRES ADDITION LOT 820 JOINT TEN FF 64.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNY ACRES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 820 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Allen County records · APN 28-1205-11-040.000
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 493 CHERRY ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 01, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014573 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 3573 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6260009061 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Allen County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,538.00 (-0.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,740 (-) Land $12,040 Building $44,700 | $162,100 (-) Land $34,400 Building $127,700 |
| 2024 | $1,549.00 (+38.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,740 (+4%) Land $12,040 Building $44,700 | $162,100 (+39.98%) Land $34,400 Building $127,700 |
| 2023 | $1,119.00 (-2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,530 (-) Land $8,610 Building $31,920 | |
| 2022 | $1,143.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,530 Land $8,610 Building $31,920 | |
| 2021 | $115,800 Land $24,600 Building $91,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 20, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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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| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Defiance Holdings Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Brightspeed, HDER Link.
Based on FCC filings for 193 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BLUFFTON VILLAGE serves 4,082 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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