Ross County property record for 147 E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,113 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,086 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,616 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-54-05-033.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-54-05-033.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,113 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,797 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,113 sqft |
| Basement Area | 348 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,086 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 540503 |
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| Street Address | 147 E WATER ST |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-2538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 147 E WATER ST RES E SIDE 265 54-5-33 (17-5-212) |
| Legal Subdivision | CHILLICOTHE |
| Legal Lot Number | 265 |
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SCIOTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 956300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chillicothe Business District listed 1979 · 21 contributing resources · NRIS 79001931 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
147 E Water St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Ross County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 E WATER ST, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-2538 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Aug 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20096733 |
| Deed Book / Page | 383 / 671 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003380459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Property Address | 147 E WATER ST, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-2538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 W MAIN ST, MC ARTHUR, OH 45651-1214 |
| Document Number | 0005534948 |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 553/4948 |
| Instrument | 202100007765 |
| Name | THE VINTON COUNTY NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MC ARTHUR, OH 45651 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 147 E Water St was $1,616, up 17.3% from the year before.
Source: Ross County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross County |
| County Subdivision | Scioto Township |
| Municipality | Chillicothe City |
| Unified School District | Chillicothe City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,616.00 (+17.27%) | $43,700 (+29.33%) Land $11,040 Building $32,660 | $124,830 (+29.32%) Land $31,530 Building $93,300 |
| 2024 | $1,378.00 (-1.64%) | $33,790 (-) Land $9,680 Building $24,110 | $96,530 Land $27,650 Building $68,880 |
| 2023 | $1,401.00 (-0.14%) | $33,790 (-) Land $9,680 Building $24,110 | |
| 2022 | $1,403.00 | $33,790 Land $9,680 Building $24,110 | $96,530 Land $27,650 Building $68,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 E Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
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 147 E Water St 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 | CHILLICOTHE CITY PWS serves 21,725 people · EPA ID OH7100112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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