Knox County property record for 523 E Chestnut St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,229 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,500 (Jun 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $2,277 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-06813.000 |
| Primary APN | 66-06813.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,229 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,127 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Basement Area | 982 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 982 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gas |
| Street Address | 523 E CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43050-2761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BR EX 65 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 7500 |
523 E Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1988.
Source: Knox County records, as of April 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 E CHESTNUT ST, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-2761 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 E Chestnut St was $2,277, down 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox County |
| Municipality | Mount Vernon City |
| Unified School District | Mount Vernon City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $172,210 Land $29,450 Building $142,760 | ||
| 2025 | $2,277.00 (-2.19%) | $60,280 (-) Land $10,310 Building $49,970 | |
| 2024 | $2,328.00 (+1.75%) | $60,280 (-) Land $10,310 Building $49,970 | |
| 2023 | $2,288.00 (+11.99%) | $60,280 (+25.01%) Land $10,310 Building $49,970 | $172,210 Land $29,450 Building $142,760 |
| 2022 | $2,043.00 | $48,220 Land $8,250 Building $39,970 | |
| 2020 | $137,770 Land $23,560 Building $114,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 7, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 523 E Chestnut St 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 | 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 | MOUNT VERNON CITY PWS private · serves 16,990 people · EPA ID OH4200812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| 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 563 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures