53 E 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Property Records

Ross County property record for 53 E 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details5 ba · 7,652 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size0.236 acres (10,298 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$104,000 (May 2005)
Tax Bill$4,000 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30-54-02-019.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30-54-02-019.000
Alternative APN
  • 540201

Interior

Full Baths5 Baths
Half Baths4 Half Baths
Total Rooms32 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area7,652 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,972 sqft
Basement Area868 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1860
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area10,298 sqft (0.236 acres)
Lot Dimensions198 ft deep x 52 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Frame Porch
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number540201
Street Address51 E 2ND ST, 53 1/2
CityCHILLICOTHE
StateOH
Zip45601-2543
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Legal Description51-53 1/2 E 2ND ST COM PT64 52X198 54-2-19 0299/2476 (17-5-135)
Legal SubdivisionCHILLICOTHE
Legal Lot Number64
JurisdictionROSS OH
Township / Civil DivisionSCIOTO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1084
Census Tract956300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chillicothe Business District
listed 1979 · 21 contributing resources · NRIS 79001931

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Ross County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address333 COOKS HILL RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9385
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20055051
Deed Book / Page299 / 2476
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ross County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyRoss County
County SubdivisionScioto Township
MunicipalityChillicothe City
Unified School DistrictChillicothe City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,000.00 (+9.95%)$70,890 (+13.1%) Land $13,490 Building $57,400$202,550 (+13.1%) Land $38,540 Building $164,010
2024$3,638.00 (-1.44%)$62,680 (-) Land $8,880 Building $53,800$179,090 (-) Land $25,380 Building $153,710
2023$3,691.00 (-0.27%)$62,680 (-) Land $8,880 Building $53,800
2022$3,701.00$62,680 Land $8,880 Building $53,800$179,090 Land $25,380 Building $153,710

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHILLICOTHE CITY PWS
serves 21,725 people · EPA ID OH7100112
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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