Lucas County property record for 279 S River Rd, Waterville, OH 43566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,306 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 3.15 acres (137,606 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,675 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 96-02257 |
| Primary APN | 96-02257 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,306 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,306 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,306 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 137,606 sqft (3.15 acres) |
| Lot Width | 123 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 748 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 302 sqft |
| Deck Area | 306 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 279 S RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43566-1522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 39-R1 |
| Legal Description | RIVER TRACT NO 38 N 123 FT S 246 FT LYING BET CEN RIVER RD & MAU |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER TR 38 |
| Legal Tract | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHE DE BOEUF |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 8906 |
279 S River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lucas County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 S RIVER RD, WATERVILLE, OH 43566-1522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 S River Rd was $6,675 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lucas County |
| Municipality | Waterville City |
| Unified School District | Anthony Wayne Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,675.00 (+4.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,610 (-) Land $49,630 Building $91,980 | |
| 2024 | $6,398.00 (+4.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,610 (+17.28%) Land $49,630 Building $91,980 | $404,600 Land $141,800 Building $262,800 |
| 2023 | $6,107.00 (-1.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,750 (-) Land $44,415 Building $76,335 | |
| 2022 | $6,189.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,750 Land $44,415 Building $76,335 | |
| 2021 | $345,000 Land $126,900 Building $218,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 S River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 279 S River 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 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 | WATERVILLE CITY serves 6,500 people · EPA ID OH4801503 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Buckeye Cablesystem Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, AT&T, Brightspeed, MetaLINK Technologies.
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