Shelby County property record for 540 Franklin Ave, Sidney, OH 45365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-1836401.012 |
| Primary APN | 01-1836401.012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SIDNEY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45365-3108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 432 WHOLE CITY OF SIDNEY 020-18-36-401-012 |
| Legal Lot Number | 432 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 972000 |
540 Franklin Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 1992.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17579 KIRKWOOD RD, SIDNEY, OH 45365-8743 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 1992370 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Franklin Ave was $745, down 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Shelby County |
| County Subdivision | Clinton Township |
| Municipality | Sidney City |
| Unified School District | Sidney City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745.00 (-5.82%) | $21,900 (-) Land $8,410 Building $13,490 | |
| 2024 | $791.00 (-2.22%) | $21,900 (-) Land $8,410 Building $13,490 | |
| 2023 | $809.00 (+19.32%) | $21,900 (+35.27%) Land $8,410 Building $13,490 | $62,560 Land $24,020 Building $38,540 |
| 2022 | $678.00 | $16,190 Land $6,240 Building $9,950 | |
| 2020 | $46,240 Land $17,820 Building $28,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 540 Franklin Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SIDNEY CITY PWS serves 20,614 people · EPA ID OH7501214 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| NKTELCO - Goldstar Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures