Allen County property record for 637 Lester Ave, Lima, OH 45801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-1301-21-003.001 |
| Primary APN | 36-1301-21-003.001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 15,115 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 207 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 637 LESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45801-1822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLOVER LAWN ALLOTMENT LOT 9700 PT & 9701 PT FF 73.34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLOVER LAWN ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 9700 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
637 Lester Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Allen County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 637 LESTER AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-1822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244225 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 637 LESTER AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-1822 |
| Document Number | 0000014061 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 637 LESTER AVE LIMA OH 458011822, LIMA, OH 45801-1822 |
| Document Number | 14062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14062 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 19, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 637 Lester Ave was $1,892, up 29.9% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | American Township |
| Unified School District | Elida Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,892.00 (+29.86%) | $25,770 (-) Land $3,120 Building $22,650 | $73,600 (-) Land $8,900 Building $64,700 |
| 2024 | $1,457.00 (+19.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,770 (+5.01%) Land $3,120 Building $22,650 | $73,600 Land $8,900 Building $64,700 |
| 2023 | $1,224.00 (-35.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,540 (-) Land $2,980 Building $21,560 | |
| 2022 | $1,895.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,540 Land $2,980 Building $21,560 | |
| 2021 | $70,100 Land $8,500 Building $61,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 637 Lester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · river or lake flooding |
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 637 Lester 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 | 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 | 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 126 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 |
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