Ross County property record for 231 E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,282 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-54-09-014.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-54-09-014.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,086 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 508 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,840 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 540901 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 E WATER ST |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-2654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 231 EAST WATER R 40 X 82 54090014 ENG # 17-4-613 |
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SCIOTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 956300 |
231 E Water St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Ross County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 E WATER ST, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-2654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 E Water St was $1,282, up 71.4% from the year before.
Source: Ross County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross County |
| County Subdivision | Scioto Township |
| Municipality | Chillicothe City |
| Unified School District | Chillicothe City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,282.00 (+71.39%) | $35,520 (+89.24%) Land $4,840 Building $30,680 | $101,470 (+89.24%) Land $13,820 Building $87,650 |
| 2024 | $748.00 (-1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,770 (-) Land $4,230 Building $14,540 | $53,620 Land $12,080 Building $41,540 |
| 2023 | $760.00 (-0.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,770 (-) Land $4,230 Building $14,540 | |
| 2022 | $761.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,770 Land $4,230 Building $14,540 | $53,620 Land $12,080 Building $41,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 E Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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.
The area around 231 E Water St 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 |
|---|
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 | CHILLICOTHE CITY PWS serves 21,725 people · EPA ID OH7100112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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