Licking County property record for 438 Donovan Dr, Newark, OH 43055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.502 acres (21,867 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-301674-00.000 |
| Primary APN | 054-301674-00.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,867 sqft (0.502 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 484 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 438 DONOVAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43055-9608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 PT SLEEPY VALLEY ADD + 0.098 AC R12 T3 Q4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHEAST/HORNS HILL RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 754102 |
438 Donovan Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Licking County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 DONOVAN DR, NEWARK, OH 43055-9608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PNC MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOW VA RATES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039465 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Property Address | 438 DONOVAN DR, NEWARK, OH 43055-9608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027270 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109090027270 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89074 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Property Address | 438 DONOVAN DR, NEWARK, OH 43055-9608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201712050026616 |
| Name | PNC MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LICKING OH |
| Property Address | 438 DONOVAN DR, NEWARK, OH 43055-9608 |
| Document Number | 0000009341 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ELEVATED TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 438 DONOVAN DR NEWARK OH 430559608, NEWARK, OH 43055-9608 |
| Document Number | 0000009341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9341 |
| Name | LOW VA RATES LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | LINDON, UT 84042 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Donovan Dr was $2,641 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Licking County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Newark City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,641.00 | $78,090 Land $28,180 Building $49,910 | |
| 2023 | $4,160.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,090 Land $28,180 Building $49,910 | $223,100 Land $80,500 Building $142,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Donovan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 30, 2024 · 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1990–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2020 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 438 Donovan Dr 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 | NEWARK CITY PWS serves 49,934 people · EPA ID OH4502314 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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