Ross County property record for 40 E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | County Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,378 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-54-02-050.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-54-02-050.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,378 sqft (0.055 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 13 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 540205 |
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| Street Address | 40 E WATER ST |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-2544 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > County Owned (Exempt) |
| Legal Description | 40 E WATER ST EXM 13X183 54-2-50 586/480 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHILLICOTHE |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SCIOTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 956300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chillicothe Business District listed 1979 · 21 contributing resources · NRIS 79001931 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
40 E Water St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2017.
Source: Ross County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 226, WAVERLY, OH 45690-0226 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171165 |
| Deed Book / Page | 502 / 377 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004121506 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Ross County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross County |
| County Subdivision | Scioto Township |
| Municipality | Chillicothe City |
| Unified School District | Chillicothe City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,950 (+117.95%) Land $5,950 | $17,000 (+117.95%) Land $17,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,730 (-) Land $2,730 | $7,800 Land $7,800 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $2,730 (-) Land $2,730 | |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $2,730 Land $2,730 | $7,800 Land $7,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 40 E Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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.
The area around 40 E Water St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHILLICOTHE CITY PWS serves 21,725 people · EPA ID OH7100112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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