Fairfield County property record for 538 E Locust St, Lancaster, OH 43130 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,438 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,250.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 053-51189.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 512 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 512 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Lot Area | 6,438 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 140 ft x 46 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Oil Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 0502 01136 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 E LOCUST ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43130-4404 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EWINGS 2ND ADD LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | EWINGS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD OH |
| Minor Civil Division | LANCASTER CITY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2079 |
| Census Tract | 32200 |
Source: Fairfield County records · APN 053-51189.00
Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E LOCUST ST, LANCASTER, OH 43130-4404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 03, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 03, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 01, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 0016041661 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1604 / 1661 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Fairfield County records · Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,740 (+47.54%) Land $10,570 Building $40,170 | $144,950 (+47.5%) Land $30,190 Building $114,760 | |
| 2023 | $1,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,390 (-) Land $6,950 Building $27,440 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $34,390 Land $6,950 Building $27,440 | $98,270 Land $19,870 Building $78,400 |
538 E Locust St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Fairfield County (39045C), updated December 11, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| Historic District | Within the Lancaster Historic District listed 1983 · 92 contributing resources · NRIS 83003438 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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