Hancock County property record for 159 Main St, Benton Ridge, OH 45816
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,916 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,500 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,074 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1009-351-02-023.000 |
| Primary APN | 1009-351-02-023.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,916 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 404 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 159 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON RIDGE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POWELL'S THIRD ADD LOT 58 |
| Legal Subdivision | POWELL'S THIRD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BLANCHARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1110 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
159 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1993.
Source: Hancock County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MAIN ST, BENTON RIDGE, OH 45816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Main St was $1,074 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Municipality | Benton Ridge Village |
| County | Hancock County |
| County Subdivision | Blanchard Township |
| Unified School District | Liberty-Benton Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,074.00 | $30,800 Land $3,540 Building $27,260 | $88,010 Land $10,120 Building $77,890 |
| 2023 | $986.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,760 Land $3,220 Building $24,540 | |
| 2022 | $79,300 Land $9,200 Building $70,100 |
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.
FEMA maps place 159 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2011 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 Main St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum.
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