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$37,359$20 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 61How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Aug 1, 1983

553 PROSPECT AVE

LIMA, OH 45804
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,896 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$37K
$23K low$52K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Aug 1, 1983

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$349 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$18,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyALLEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 140 ft²Porch · 400 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Freedom Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
M
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8B
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Lima Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Lima City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45804These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.192
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,728
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.597 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,283
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

553 Prospect Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Allen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Allen County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Lima 45804
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Allen County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Allen County

What homes are worth in Lima 45804

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$19K$307K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Lima 45804.

How it measures up in Lima 45804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lima 45804.

Estimated value$37,359
CheaperTypical $53,475Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$20
CheaperTypical $46Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 553 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLima 45804Allen County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,35933% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$208% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,896 ft²86% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac35% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192039% of homes23% of homes

About 553 Prospect Ave

How much is 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH is $37,359 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $22,614 to $52,104. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH last sell?

553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH last sold on Aug 1, 1983 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH?

553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,896 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH built?

553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH?

553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH is assigned to Freedom Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (middle), rated B; Lima Senior High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lima City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH compare to other homes in Lima 45804?

Among the 6,529 homes in Lima 45804, it is worth more than 33% of them ($37,359 against a typical $53,475), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($20 against a typical $46), it is bigger than 86% of them (1,896 ft² against a typical 1,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1920 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Allen County, it is worth more than 6% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Prospect Ave, Lima, OH was $349. The county assessed it at $18,340.

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