Licking County property record for 159 N Williams St, Newark, OH 43055
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,409 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,354 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,500 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $926 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-217422-00.000 |
| Primary APN | 054-217422-00.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,409 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 3,354 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Street Address | 159 N WILLIAMS ST |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43055 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT K PT WM C MAHOLM'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | S 21ST ST |
| Legal Lot Number | K |
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 750700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Newark Earthworks listed 1966 · 4 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1964) · NRIS 66000614 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 N Williams St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Licking County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 W MAIN ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-4157 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST FED'L S&L ASSN |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMBASSADOR TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175422 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Property Address | 159 N WILLIAMS ST, NEWARK, OH 43055 |
| Document Number | 0000006587 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 686 W MAIN ST NEWARK OH 430554157, NEWARK, OH 43055-4157 |
| Document Number | 0000006587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6587 |
| Name | FIRST FED'L S&L ASSN |
|---|---|
| Address | NEWARK, OH 43055 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2027 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 N WILLIAMS ST, NEWARK, OH 43055 |
| Document Number | 0000005422 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMBASSADOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $118.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 159 S WILLIAMS ST NEWARK OH 430553928, NEWARK, OH 43055-3928 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 N Williams St was $926.
Source: Licking County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Newark City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $926.00 | $23,240 Land $5,530 Building $17,710 | |
| 2023 | $1,238.00 | $23,240 Land $5,530 Building $17,710 | $66,400 Land $15,800 Building $50,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 N Williams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 30, 2024 · 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 Claims | 2 (1979–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 N Williams 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 | NEWARK CITY PWS serves 49,934 people · EPA ID OH4502314 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 695 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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