Brown County property record for 2596 Hess Rd, Mount Orab, OH 45154
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,775 sqft |
| Lot Size | 7.72 acres (336,283 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,928 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37-073076-00-02 |
| Primary APN | 37-073076-00-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,775 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,531 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,458 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 336,283 sqft (7.72 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 576 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 576 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 336 sqft |
| Lean-To | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 005795-0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2596 HESS RD |
| City | MOUNT ORAB |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 3344 7.72 A LAND STERLING TWP WESTERN BRN LSD |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 951302 |
Source: Brown County records · APN 37-073076-00-02
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7221 MONTGOMERY RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45236-3942 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREATER CINCINNATI CU INC GREATER CINCINNATI CU INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 07, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 07, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000464 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2596 HESS RD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154 |
| Document Number | 0000000464 |
| Book / Page | 520 / 3908 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300000464 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2596 HESS RD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN OH |
| Property Address | 2596 HESS RD, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154 |
| Document Number | 0000004337 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2595 HESS RD MOUNT ORAB OH 451549547, MOUNT ORAB, OH 45154-9547 |
| Document Number | 0000004337 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000502/004733 |
| Instrument | 4337 |
| Name | GREATER CINCINNATI CU INC GREATER CINCINNATI CU INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45236 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Brown County records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Brown County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Township |
| Unified School District | Western Brown Local School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,496.00 | $120,150 (-) Land $31,680 Building $88,470 | |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 (+24.24%) | $120,150 (+31.84%) Land $31,680 Building $88,470 | $343,260 (+31.83%) Land $90,500 Building $252,760 |
| 2023 | $2,814.00 (+0.04%) | $91,130 (-) Land $22,450 Building $68,680 | |
| 2022 | $2,813.00 | $91,130 Land $22,450 Building $68,680 | |
| 2021 | $260,380 Land $64,150 Building $196,230 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Brown County (39015C), as of September 29, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 40 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system OH0801011, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS serves 6,607 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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