Allen County property record for 856 Brice Ave, Lima, OH 45801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,300 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $847 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2512-12-022.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-2512-12-022.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,450 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 556 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 856 BRICE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45801-3916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLINWOOD ADD LOT 7526 FF 44.05 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLINWOOD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7526 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 12900 |
856 Brice Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 BRICE AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-3916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20237136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3070002392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 856 BRICE AVE, LIMA, OH 45801-3916 |
| Document Number | 8170007135 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 7135 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 140 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308170007135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3613 PRESERVE CT, GRASS LAKE, MI 49240-8510 |
| Document Number | 8170007137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2023/7137 |
| Instrument | 202308170007137 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Brice Ave was $847, up 0.2% 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 | Lima City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $847.00 (+0.24%) | $22,860 (-) Land $2,560 Building $20,300 | $65,300 (-) Land $7,300 Building $58,000 |
| 2024 | $845.00 (-2.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,860 (+13.96%) Land $2,560 Building $20,300 | $65,300 Land $7,300 Building $58,000 |
| 2023 | $869.00 (+2.12%) | $20,060 (-) Land $2,240 Building $17,820 | |
| 2022 | $851.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,060 Land $2,240 Building $17,820 | |
| 2021 | $57,300 Land $6,400 Building $50,900 |
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 856 Brice Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 2 (1984–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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.
The area around 856 Brice 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 |
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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 784 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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