Licking County property record for 196 Decrow Ave, Newark, OH 43055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,515 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-230820-00.000 |
| Primary APN | 054-230820-00.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,727 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 515 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 515 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 196 DECROW AVE |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43055-3842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2806 E M BURT'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | S 21ST ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 2806 |
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| 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.
196 Decrow Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Licking County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 DECROW AVE, NEWARK, OH 43055-3842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PLANET HOME LENDING LLC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023061510558 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Property Address | 196 DECROW AVE, NEWARK, OH 43055-3842 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | SOURCEPOINT TITLE SVCS, SOURCEPOINT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 DECROW AVE, NEWARK, OH 43055-3842 |
| Document Number | 0000001014 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202601200001014 |
| Name | PLANET HOME LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MERIDEN, CT 06450 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 196 DECROW AVE, NEWARK, OH 43055-3842 |
| Document Number | 0000010558 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202306150010558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1400 FORUM BUD DALE 18, 18, COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
| Document Number | 0000010559 |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202306150010559 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Decrow Ave was $1,515 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,515.00 | $44,870 Land $10,500 Building $34,370 | |
| 2023 | $2,390.00 (+32.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,870 (+39.65%) Land $10,500 Building $34,370 | $128,200 Land $30,000 Building $98,200 |
| 2022 | $1,799.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,130 Land $6,300 Building $25,830 | |
| 2020 | $91,800 Land $18,000 Building $73,800 |
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 196 Decrow Ave 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 196 Decrow Ave 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 441 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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