Knox County property record for 239 Ames St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,925 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,598 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-06913.000 |
| Primary APN | 66-06913.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,928 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 62.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 239 AMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43050-4607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S OF LOT 3 VERNONDALE 0.183AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 7600 |
239 Ames St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2007.
Source: Knox County records, as of April 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 AMES ST, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-4607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20075424 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1082 / 359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 239 Ames St was $1,598, down 2.2% 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 | $121,000 Land $22,410 Building $98,590 | ||
| 2025 | $1,598.00 (-2.2%) | $42,350 (-) Land $7,840 Building $34,510 | |
| 2024 | $1,634.00 (+1.81%) | $42,350 (-) Land $7,840 Building $34,510 | |
| 2023 | $1,605.00 (+20.77%) | $42,350 (+35%) Land $7,840 Building $34,510 | $121,000 Land $22,410 Building $98,590 |
| 2022 | $1,329.00 | $31,370 Land $5,810 Building $25,560 | |
| 2020 | $89,630 Land $16,600 Building $73,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 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 239 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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