Ross County property record for 159 E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,534 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,031 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-54-05-034.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-54-05-034.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,534 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,513 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,635 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,899 sqft |
| Basement Area | 319 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1830 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,701 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 540503 |
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| Street Address | 159 E WATER ST |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-2538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 159 E WATER ST RES 266 49X198 54-5-34 17-5-211 0115/0588 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHILLICOTHE |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| 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.
159 E Water St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2016.
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 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004861710 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 E Water St was $3,031, down 0.1% 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 | $3,031.00 (-0.1%) | $83,870 (+10.27%) Land $9,660 Building $74,210 | $239,640 (+10.29%) Land $27,600 Building $212,040 |
| 2024 | $3,034.00 (-1.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,060 (-) Land $8,470 Building $67,590 | $217,290 Land $24,190 Building $193,100 |
| 2023 | $3,084.00 (-0.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,060 (-) Land $8,470 Building $67,590 | |
| 2022 | $3,089.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,060 Land $8,470 Building $67,590 | $217,290 Land $24,190 Building $193,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 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 159 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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