Allen County property record for 538 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH 45804
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,074 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37-3112-05-031.000 |
| Primary APN | 37-3112-05-031.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,074 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,446 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 714 sqft |
| Basement Area | 306 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 414 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 538 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45804-1456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | T K JACOBS TENTH ADDITION LOT 5637 JOINT TEN FF 50.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | T K JACOBS TENTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5637 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 538 1/ SOUTH PROSPECT AVE, LIMA, OH 45804 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005508380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 942 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| Municipality | Lima City |
| Unified School District | Lima City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $765.00 (+0.13%) | $19,920 (-) Land $1,230 Building $18,690 | $56,900 (-) Land $3,500 Building $53,400 |
| 2024 | $764.00 (-7.51%) | $19,920 (+4.95%) Land $1,230 Building $18,690 | $56,900 (+4.98%) Land $3,500 Building $53,400 |
| 2023 | $826.00 (-0.36%) | $18,980 (-) Land $1,160 Building $17,820 | |
| 2022 | $829.00 | $18,980 Land $1,160 Building $17,820 | |
| 2021 | $54,200 Land $3,300 Building $50,900 |
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
| 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.
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 | LIMA CITY serves 65,619 people · EPA ID OH0200811 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2026 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Turbidity resolved · Dec 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 347 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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