Knox County property record for 229 Ames St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,016 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,625 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,680 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-07848.000 |
| Primary APN | 66-07848.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,886 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 229 AMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43050-4607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N OF LOT 2 CHAMBERS ALLOT (70 X 127.5 ) 0.204A |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAMBERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 7600 |
229 Ames St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2008.
Source: Knox County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16918 SYCAMORE RD, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-9553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20088729 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1145 / 844 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Ames St was $1,680, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox County |
| Municipality | Mount Vernon City |
| Unified School District | Mount Vernon City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,770 Land $25,310 Building $109,460 | ||
| 2025 | $1,680.00 (-9.97%) | $47,170 (-) Land $8,860 Building $38,310 | |
| 2024 | $1,866.00 (+1.8%) | $47,170 (-) Land $8,860 Building $38,310 | |
| 2023 | $1,833.00 (+20.91%) | $47,170 (+35%) Land $8,860 Building $38,310 | $134,770 Land $25,310 Building $109,460 |
| 2022 | $1,516.00 | $34,940 Land $6,560 Building $28,380 | |
| 2020 | $99,830 Land $18,750 Building $81,080 |
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 229 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 7, 2009 · 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 Policies | 1 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 229 Ames St 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | MOUNT VERNON CITY PWS private · serves 16,990 people · EPA ID OH4200812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 280 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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