Allen County property record for 953 Saint Johns Ave, Lima, OH 45804
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 907 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $553 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-0608-16-008.000 |
| Primary APN | 47-0608-16-008.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 907 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,012 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 907 sqft |
| Basement Area | 907 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 953 SAINT JOHNS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45804-2054 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | JANE W HOLMES SUBDIVISION LOT 10 S1/2-292 SQ FT TO STATE FF 30.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | JANE W HOLMES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
953 Saint Johns Ave, recreational vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1989.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 953 SAINT JOHNS AVE, LIMA, OH 45804-2054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 953 Saint Johns Ave was $553, down 28.3% 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 | $553.00 (-28.27%) | $600 (-) Land $600 | $1,700 (-) Land $1,700 |
| 2024 | $771.00 (-47.19%) | $600 (-38.78%) Land $600 | $1,700 Land $1,700 |
| 2023 | $1,460.00 (+82.04%) | $980 (-46.15%) Land $700 Building $280 | |
| 2022 | $802.00 | $1,820 Land $700 Building $1,120 | |
| 2021 | $2,800 Land $2,000 Building $800 |
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 953 Saint Johns Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| 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 953 Saint Johns 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 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 508 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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