Brown County property record for 2562 Hess Rd, Mount Orab, OH 45154
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.49 acres (64,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $224 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 025516-4 |
| Primary APN | 025516-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 64,904 sqft (1.49 acres) |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 025516-4 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2562 HESS RD |
| City | MOUNT ORAB |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45154-9547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | S 5257 1.49 A LAND STERLING TWP WESTERN BRN LSD |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 951302 |
2562 Hess Rd, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Brown County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2562 HESS RD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154-9547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20206443 |
| Deed Book / Page | 504 / 4772 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2562 HESS RD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154-9547 |
| Document Number | 0000006443 |
| Book / Page | 000504 / 004772 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 405 ELLIS RD MOUNT ORAB OH 451548166, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154-8166 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2562 HESS RD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154-9547 |
| Document Number | 0000000511 |
| Book / Page | 000499 / 001174 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 511 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $36.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1603 DONNA DR WILLIAMSBURG OH 451769679, WILLIAMSBURG, OH 45176-9679 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2562 Hess Rd was $224.
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Brown County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Township |
| Unified School District | Western Brown Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224.00 | $7,700 Land $7,700 | |
| 2024 | $22,010 Land $22,010 | ||
| 2023 | $170.00 | $5,520 Land $5,520 | |
| 2021 | $15,760 Land $15,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2562 Hess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2562 Hess Rd is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 78% 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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