Allen County property record for 709 W Northern Ave, Lima, OH 45801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,111 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2408-03-015.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-2408-03-015.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 709 W NORTHERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45801-2509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHLAND SUBDIVISION NO 4 LOT 22936 FF 65.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHLAND SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 22936 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
709 W Northern Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2016.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 W NORTHERN AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-2509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Aug 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1974 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 9220010223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 W Northern Ave was $2,111, down 1.4% 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 | $2,111.00 (-1.4%) | $53,660 (-) Land $4,970 Building $48,690 | $153,300 (-) Land $14,200 Building $139,100 |
| 2024 | $2,141.00 (+23.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,660 (+36.99%) Land $4,970 Building $48,690 | $153,300 Land $14,200 Building $139,100 |
| 2023 | $1,737.00 (-6.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,170 (-) Land $3,640 Building $35,530 | |
| 2022 | $1,856.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,170 Land $3,640 Building $35,530 | |
| 2021 | $111,900 Land $10,400 Building $101,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 W Northern Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 709 W Northern 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 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 | 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 233 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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