Allen County property record for 731 Franklin St, Lima, OH 45804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $756 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-0605-06-035.000 |
| Primary APN | 47-0605-06-035.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,667 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 731 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45804-1621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLARA J BROTHERTONS FIFTH ADD LOT 7367 FF 48.21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARA J BROTHERTONS FIFTH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7367 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 13600 |
731 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 731 FRANKLIN ST, LIMA, OH 45804-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Certificate of Transfer, Transfer |
| May 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175707 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017 / 5707 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6150005770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 731 FRANKLIN ST, LIMA, OH 45804-1621 |
| Document Number | 5030005955 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 5955 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105030005955 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 731 FRANKLIN ST, LIMA, OH 45804-1621 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 731 FRANKLIN ST, LIMA, OH 45804-1621 |
| Document Number | 0000005707 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 731 FRANKLIN ST LIMA OH 458041621, LIMA, OH 45804-1621 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 731 Franklin St was $756, down 4.5% 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 | Lima City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $756.00 (-4.55%) | $19,640 (-) Land $1,230 Building $18,410 | $56,100 (-) Land $3,500 Building $52,600 |
| 2024 | $792.00 (+38.22%) | $19,640 (+55.38%) Land $1,230 Building $18,410 | $56,100 Land $3,500 Building $52,600 |
| 2023 | $573.00 (-12.79%) | $12,640 (-) Land $1,160 Building $11,480 | |
| 2022 | $657.00 | $12,640 Land $1,160 Building $11,480 | |
| 2021 | $36,100 Land $3,300 Building $32,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 731 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 731 Franklin 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 550 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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