Ross County property record for 159 James Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,891 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 5.07 acres (220,849 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-16-11-181.000 |
| Primary APN | 24-16-11-181.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,891 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,106 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,096 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 220,849 sqft (5.07 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 425 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 161118 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 JAMES RD |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-9477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 159 JAMES RD RES 16-11-181 0298/2219 |
| Legal Subdivision | VMS 235 |
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SCIOTO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 956800 |
Source: Ross County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 JAMES RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9477 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20155102 |
| Deed Book / Page | 475 / 2477 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004510105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Property Address | 159 JAMES RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9477 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | CS TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005483711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 548/3711 |
| Instrument | 202100001957 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LENDERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
Source: Ross County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross County |
| County Subdivision | Scioto Township |
| Unified School District | Chillicothe City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,106.00 (+2.88%) | $106,460 (+15.69%) Land $9,650 Building $96,810 | $304,190 (+15.69%) Land $27,580 Building $276,610 |
| 2024 | $3,991.00 (-1.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,020 (-) Land $9,650 Building $82,370 | $262,930 (-) Land $27,580 Building $235,350 |
| 2023 | $4,051.00 (-0.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,020 (-) Land $9,650 Building $82,370 | |
| 2022 | $4,057.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,020 Land $9,650 Building $82,370 | $262,930 Land $27,580 Building $235,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ROSS COUNTY WATER CO INC private · serves 35,345 people · EPA ID OH7101412 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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