Lucas County property record for 178 S River Rd, Waterville, OH 43566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,484 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 96-32074 |
| Primary APN | 96-32074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 178 S RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43566-1467 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 39-R2 |
| Legal Description | VALLEY FORGE LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY FORGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHE DE BOEUF |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 8906 |
178 S River Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2002.
Source: Lucas County records, as of February 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 S RIVER RD, WATERVILLE, OH 43566-1467 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2202842 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 S River Rd was $2,484 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lucas County |
| Municipality | Waterville City |
| Unified School District | Anthony Wayne Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,484.00 (+4.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,730 (-) Land $10,885 Building $47,845 | |
| 2024 | $2,371.00 (+23.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,730 (+32.96%) Land $10,885 Building $47,845 | $167,800 Land $31,100 Building $136,700 |
| 2023 | $1,920.00 (-2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,170 (-) Land $8,820 Building $35,350 | |
| 2022 | $1,961.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,170 Land $8,820 Building $35,350 | |
| 2021 | $126,200 Land $25,200 Building $101,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 S River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 178 S River Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WATERVILLE CITY serves 6,500 people · EPA ID OH4801503 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Buckeye Cablesystem Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless.
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