Allen County property record for 608 W Ford Ave, Lima, OH 45801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,245 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2409-10-027.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-2409-10-027.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 608 W FORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45801-2643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHLEA SUBDIVISION NO 2 LOT 23302 FF 60.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHLEA SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 23302 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
608 W Ford Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2009.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 W FORD AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-2643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 5260008017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 W Ford Ave was $1,245, down 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| Municipality | Lima City |
| Unified School District | Elida Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,245.00 (-1.19%) | $30,770 (-) Land $4,620 Building $26,150 | $87,900 (-) Land $13,200 Building $74,700 |
| 2024 | $1,260.00 (+22.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $30,770 (+37.12%) Land $4,620 Building $26,150 | $87,900 Land $13,200 Building $74,700 |
| 2023 | $1,031.00 (-1.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,440 (-) Land $3,360 Building $19,080 | |
| 2022 | $1,045.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,440 Land $3,360 Building $19,080 | |
| 2021 | $64,100 Land $9,600 Building $54,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 608 W Ford Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 608 W Ford Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 465 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies.
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