NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Franklin St Lima, OH 45804

Fifth Ward Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $26,677 - $64,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,288 Sq Ft
$31/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 7, 2025

Last sale price $25,000 $19 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $237 / mo

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • No HOA
  • Shed

About This Home

As of October 2025

This home is located at 537 Franklin St, Lima, OH 45804 since 29 July 2025 and is currently estimated at $39,419, approximately $30 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 537 Franklin St is a home located in Allen County with nearby schools including Freedom Elementary School, Lima North Middle School, and Lima West Middle School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Brookhart

Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty License #2020000920 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Brookhart

Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty License #2020000920 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $388

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7,362 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,288 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 47-0605-05-019.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$388

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

7,362 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Location Property Info:Zoning2: Residential
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Acres: 0.169
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Square Feet: 7361.64
  • General Property Info:FEMA Flood Zone YN: No
  • Tax Info:Parcel _pound_: 47-0605-05-019.000
  • Tax Info:Tax Annual Amount: 388.0
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Cooling:None4: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement YN: Yes
  • Foundation:Block2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Flooring:Wood2: Yes
  • Architectural Style 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Block, Concrete
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete3: Yes
  • Basement:Block3: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None
  • Parking Features:None5: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Location Property Info:AssociationYN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lima

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7361.64
  • Parcel #: 47-0605-05-019.000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 388.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2025
Closed on
Oct 6, 2025
Sold by
Pierce Lawrence M
Bought by
St Philomena Llc
Seller's Agent
Mark Brookhart
Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Brookhart
Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty
List Price
$49,000
Sold Price
$25,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-48.98%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$39,419

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,419
Avg. Annual Appreciation
136.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2019
Sold by
Lyons Debra
Bought by
Pierce Lawrence M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2002
Sold by
Schwieterman Lois C
Bought by
Watkins Willie A and Watkins Kaylean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1998
Sold by
Hunter Charles
Bought by
Schwieterman Lois

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1990
Bought by
Hunter Charles
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
St Philomena Llc $25,000 None Listed On Document
Pierce Lawrence M -- None Available
Watkins Willie A $15,000 --
Schwieterman Lois $5,000 --
Hunter Charles $8,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Watkins Willie A $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Sold $25,000 -10.7% $19 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Price Changed $28,000 -25.3% $22 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Price Changed $37,500 -23.5% $29 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $49,000 -- $38 / Sq Ft
Source: West Central Association of REALTORS® (OH)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $336 $7,670 $1,120 $6,550
2023 $1,237 $7,280 $1,050 $6,230
2022 $461 $7,280 $1,050 $6,230
2021 $429 $7,280 $1,050 $6,230
2020 $355 $5,990 $1,050 $4,940
2019 $355 $5,990 $1,050 $4,940
2018 $354 $5,990 $1,050 $4,940
2017 $356 $5,990 $1,050 $4,940
2016 $361 $5,990 $1,050 $4,940
2015 $364 $5,990 $1,050 $4,940
2014 $445 $5,570 $1,120 $4,450
2013 $335 $5,570 $1,120 $4,450
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mark Brookhart

    Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty

    (419) 230-4155

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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Map

Source: West Central Association of REALTORS® (OH)

MLS Number: 307819

APN: 47-06-05-05-019.000

Ohio Allen County Lima 45804 Fifth Ward

537 Franklin St, Lima, OH

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