Jefferson County property record for 538 Hill St, Smithfield, OH 43948
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $736 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-03218-000 |
| Primary APN | 33-03218-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 709 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 538 HILL ST |
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| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5 J P MILLS 50X160 MAP-33-0300-03200 |
| Legal Subdivision | JP MILLS FIRST SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 12000 |
538 Hill St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2025.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 226, SMITHFIELD, OH 43948-0226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 01538/1834 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 538 HILL ST, SMITHFIELD, OH 43948 |
| Document Number | 01538/1834 |
| Book / Page | 1538 / 1834 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 145 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 405801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 226, SMITHFIELD, OH 43948-0226 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Hill St was $736 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson County |
| County Subdivision | Smithfield Township |
| Unified School District | Buckeye Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $736.00 | $20,216 (-) Land $1,435 Building $18,781 | |
| 2024 | $736.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,216 Land $1,435 Building $18,781 | $57,760 Land $4,100 Building $53,660 |
| 2022 | $772.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,312 Land $1,505 Building $12,807 | |
| 2021 | $40,890 Land $4,300 Building $36,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Hill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2006 · 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 | 3 (1996–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 538 Hill St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Jefferson County Cable Cable | 400 / 40 |
May also be available: Smart Way Communications, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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