Allen County property record for 970 Richie Ave, Lima, OH 45805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,142 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $653 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2511-02-021.000 |
| Primary APN | 36-2511-02-021.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,142 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 970 RICHIE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45805-2062 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAPLEWOOD PLACE LOT 5499 FF 41.00 JOINT TEN |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEWOOD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5499 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 12900 |
970 Richie Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Allen County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 RICHIE AVE, LIMA, OH 45805-2062 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20255712 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Richie Ave was $653, up 0.3% 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 | $653.00 (+0.31%) | $16,700 (-) Land $2,350 Building $14,350 | $47,700 (-) Land $6,700 Building $41,000 |
| 2024 | $651.00 (-60.83%) | $16,700 (+13.84%) Land $2,350 Building $14,350 | $47,700 Land $6,700 Building $41,000 |
| 2023 | $1,662.00 (+153.35%) | $14,670 (-) Land $2,070 Building $12,600 | |
| 2022 | $656.00 | $14,670 Land $2,070 Building $12,600 | |
| 2021 | $41,900 Land $5,900 Building $36,000 |
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 970 Richie Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 970 Richie 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 |
|---|
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 |
May also be available: TSC.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures