Brown County property record for 2497 Hess Rd, Mount Orab, OH 45154
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,550 sqft |
| Lot Size | 20.9 acres (913,584 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,708 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 033123-3 |
| Primary APN | 033123-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,550 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,644 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,176 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 468 sqft |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 913,584 sqft (20.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Deck Area | 598 sqft |
| Lean-To | 480 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Account Number | 033123-3 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2497 HESS RD |
| City | MOUNT ORAB |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45154-9545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S 5257 20.973 A LAND STERLING TWP WESTERN BRN LSD |
| Legal Subdivision | J HARVIE MILITARY SURVEY NOS 3344 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 951302 |
Source: Brown County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2632 BARDWELL WEST RD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154-9555 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002236 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Brown County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Township |
| Municipality | Mount Orab Village |
| Unified School District | Western Brown Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,708.00 | $84,950 (-) Land $41,580 Building $43,370 | |
| 2024 | $2,708.00 (+68.41%) Additional exemption filed | $84,950 (+18.66%) Land $41,580 Building $43,370 | $242,690 (+18.64%) Land $118,790 Building $123,900 |
| 2023 | $1,608.00 (-34.87%) Additional exemption filed | $71,590 (-0.03%) Land $35,180 Building $36,410 | |
| 2022 | $2,469.00 Additional exemption filed | $71,610 Land $35,200 Building $36,410 | |
| 2021 | $204,560 Land $100,520 Building $104,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 71% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 ORAB VILLAGE PWS serves 6,607 people · EPA ID OH0801011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 40 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 |
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