Licking County property record for 161 James St, Newark, OH 43055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,585 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $102,500 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Second Mortgage Jun 2026 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-228882-00.000 |
| Primary APN | 054-228882-00.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 460 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,585 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Patio Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 161 JAMES ST |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43055-3958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2050 PT, 2051 PT, 2052 PT NEWARK GLASS COMPANY'S SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | S 21ST ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 2050 |
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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.
Source: Licking County records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 JAMES ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-3958 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN BANK |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FSLA OF NEWARK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202115237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Property Address | 161 JAMES ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-3958 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 JAMES ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-3958 |
| Document Number | 0000009380 |
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| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305300009380 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWARK, OH 43058 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 161 JAMES ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-3958 |
| Document Number | 0000010946 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610946 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 JAMES ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-3958 |
| Document Number | 0000010946, |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610946 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 7.75% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 161 JAMES ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-3958 |
| Document Number | 0000015237 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 234 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105200015237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 JAMES ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-3958 |
| Document Number | 0000015238 |
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| Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105200015238 |
| Name | FIRST FSLA OF NEWARK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,335.00 (-36.58%) | $39,520 (-) Land $11,970 Building $27,550 | |
| 2023 | $2,105.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,520 Land $11,970 Building $27,550 | $112,900 Land $34,200 Building $78,700 |
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 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.
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 405 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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