237 S 5th St, Newark, OH 43055 Property Records

Licking County property record for 237 S 5th St, Newark, OH 43055

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,625 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$17,500 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill$747 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN054-214680-00.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN054-214680-00.000
Alternative APN
  • 5421468000000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,184 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,760 sqft
1st Floor Area800 sqft
Upper Floors Area384 sqft
Basement Area576 sqft
Finished Basement576 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area8,625 sqft (0.198 acres)
Lot Dimensions196 ft deep x 44 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address237 S 5TH ST
CityNEWARK
StateOH
Zip43055-5329
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 84
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH END
Legal Lot Number84
JurisdictionLICKING OH
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract759000

Owner

Source: Licking County records, as of June 30, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address541 GARFIELD AVE, NEWARK, OH 43055-6887
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20177231
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLICKING OH
Recording DateApr 10, 2017
Property Address237 S 5TH ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-5329
Document Number0000007231
Instrument DateApr 4, 2017
Instrument7231
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$53.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address237 S 5TH ST NEWARK OH 430555329, NEWARK, OH 43055-5329

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Licking County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyLicking County
MunicipalityNewark City
Unified School DistrictNewark City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$747.00 (-34.7%)$21,490 (-) Land $4,830 Building $16,660
2023$1,144.00$21,490 Land $4,830 Building $16,660$61,400 Land $13,800 Building $47,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 30, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 22 policies
Nearby Flood Policies22 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1979–2024)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2024 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 71% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWARK CITY PWS
serves 49,934 people · EPA ID OH4502314
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Verizon.

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