Licking County property record for 237 N 5th St, Newark, OH 43055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,057 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,519 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-267990-00.000 |
| Primary APN | 054-267990-00.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,075 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,881 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 806 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,057 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 373 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 237 N 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43055-5121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1127 MOORE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOOVER ST/SHIELDS ST/EAST OF HUDSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 1127 |
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 751300 |
237 N 5th St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2006.
Source: Licking County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 GRANVILLE ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-4406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200633811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Property Address | 237 N 5TH ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-5121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201802230003542 |
| Name | HOPEWELL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HEATH, OH 43056 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 N 5th St was $1,519.
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 | $1,519.00 | $43,750 Land $13,160 Building $30,590 | |
| 2023 | $2,330.00 | $43,750 Land $13,160 Building $30,590 | $125,000 Land $37,600 Building $87,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 N 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 237 N 5th 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 | 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 698 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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