Belmont County property record for 156 Bench St, Bridgeport, OH 43912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00861-000 |
| Primary APN | 22-00861-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,482 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 423 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 042339-4 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 156 BENCH ST |
| City | BRIDGEPORT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43912-1303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INLOT 14 MC C 5TH 100 X 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PEASE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
156 Bench St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 1987.
Source: Belmont County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 BENCH ST, BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912-1303 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 156 BENCH ST, BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912-1303 |
| Document Number | 0000000919 |
| Book / Page | 909 / 4588 |
| Map Reference | VOL 185 PG 128 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300000919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 BENCH ST, BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912-1303 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 156 BENCH ST, BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912-1303 |
| Document Number | 0000000920 |
| Book / Page | 909 / 4593 |
| Map Reference | CAB B SL 278 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300000920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 156 BENCH ST, BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912-1303 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Bench St was $706 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Belmont County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont County |
| County Subdivision | Pease Township |
| Municipality | Bridgeport Village |
| Unified School District | Bridgeport Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $706.00 (+0.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $27,160 (-) Land $1,720 Building $25,440 | $77,600 (-) Land $4,920 Building $72,680 |
| 2024 | $705.00 (+267.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $27,160 (+103.46%) Land $1,722 Building $25,438 | $77,600 Land $4,920 Building $72,680 |
| 2023 | $192.00 (-4%) Homeowner's exemption | $13,349 (-) Land $1,722 Building $11,627 | |
| 2022 | $200.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,349 Land $1,722 Building $11,627 | |
| 2021 | $38,140 Land $4,920 Building $33,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Bench St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 8, 2007 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 156 Bench St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM private · serves 2,830 people · EPA ID OH0700612 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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