Knox County property record for 16970 Proper Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 21.4 acres (932,532 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $645 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 49-00354.004 |
| Primary APN | 49-00354.004 |
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| Lot Area | 932,532 sqft (21.4 acres) |
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| Street Address | 16970 PROPER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43050-9776 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 12 7 2 SW PT LOT 17 21.408AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 6802 |
16970 Proper Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Knox County records, as of April 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16840 PROPER RD, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-9776 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20208205 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1804 / 865 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX OH |
| Property Address | 16970 PROPER RD, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-9776 |
| Document Number | 0018040868 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 16970 PROPER RD MOUNT VERNON OH 430509776, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-9776 |
| Document Number | 0018040868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001804/000868 |
| Instrument | 8206 |
| Name | PARK NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWARK, OH 43058 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 24, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.49% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16970 Proper Rd was $645, down 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Monroe Township |
| Unified School District | Mount Vernon City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $146,020 Land $137,810 Building $8,210 | ||
| 2025 | $645.00 (-2.12%) | $15,140 (-70.37%) Land $48,230 Building $2,870 | |
| 2024 | $659.00 (+5.78%) | $51,100 (-) Land $48,230 Building $2,870 | |
| 2023 | $623.00 (+100.97%) | $51,100 (+45.01%) Land $48,230 Building $2,870 | $146,020 Land $137,810 Building $8,210 |
| 2022 | $310.00 | $35,240 Land $33,260 Building $1,980 | |
| 2020 | $100,700 Land $95,040 Building $5,660 |
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 16970 Proper Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 7, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · other causes |
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 16970 Proper Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Brightspeed DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 80 / 10 |
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