Allen County property record for 561 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.368 acres (16,030 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Sep 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $2,945 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-1207-05-003.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-1207-05-003.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,900 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,030 sqft (0.368 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 237 ft deep x 67.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 388 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 692 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 561 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45817-1079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARAUS ADDITION LOT 600 & PT VAC ALLEY FF 67.50 NSRNT |
| Legal Subdivision | GARAUS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 600 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
561 S Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2017.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1079 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 8110008857 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Property Address | 561 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1079 |
| Document Number | 0000004666 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 561 S MAIN ST BLUFFTON OH 458171079, BLUFFTON, OH 45817-1079 |
| Document Number | 0000004666 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4666 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/PANDORA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PANDORA, OH 45877 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 S Main St was $2,945, down 0.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,945.00 (-0.07%) | $89,120 (-) Land $12,220 Building $76,900 | $254,600 (-) Land $34,900 Building $219,700 |
| 2024 | $2,947.00 (+11.25%) | $89,120 (+19.98%) Land $12,220 Building $76,900 | $254,600 Land $34,900 Building $219,700 |
| 2023 | $2,649.00 (-1.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,280 (-) Land $10,190 Building $64,090 | |
| 2022 | $2,678.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,280 Land $10,190 Building $64,090 | |
| 2021 | $212,200 Land $29,100 Building $183,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 S Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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.
Wildfire risk around 561 S Main St 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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