Ashland County property record for 281 Co Rd 1281, Nova, OH 44859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 6.71 acres (292,593 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,851 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | L36-008-0-0003-04 |
| Primary APN | L36-008-0-0003-04 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 292,593 sqft (6.71 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 480 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Canopy | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 281 COUNTY ROAD 1281 |
|---|---|
| City | NOVA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44859-9771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 281 CO RD 1281 R=8 GL 33 B & C-1 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUGGLES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
281 Co Rd 1281 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Ashland County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 COUNTY ROAD 1281, NOVA, OH 44859-9771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 583 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Co Rd 1281 was $2,851 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ashland County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland County |
| County Subdivision | Ruggles Township |
| Unified School District | Mapleton Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,851.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,460 Land $23,390 Building $61,070 | |
| 2023 | $2,806.00 (+31.12%) | $82,710 (+45.46%) Land $23,390 Building $59,320 | $241,320 Land $66,830 Building $174,490 |
| 2022 | $2,140.00 | $56,860 Land $17,330 Building $39,530 | |
| 2020 | $162,450 Land $49,500 Building $112,950 |
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 281 Co Rd 1281 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 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 281 Co Rd 1281 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A serves 73,125 people · EPA ID OH4701803 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Armstrong Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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