Wayne County property record for 5515 Buss Rd, Apple Creek, OH 44606
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 1 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 57.3 acres (2,499,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,205 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-00160-000 |
| Primary APN | 45-00160-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,499,386 sqft (57.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 496 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Canopy | 640 sqft |
| Storage Building | 276 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 3341-4 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5515 BUSS RD |
| City | APPLE CREEK |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44606-9639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 12-15-06 WPT NE 57.378A CD 170 |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SALT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
5515 Buss Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5515 BUSS RD, APPLE CREEK, OH 44606-9639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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 | Nov 8, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002709 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5515 Buss Rd was $5,205 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne County |
| County Subdivision | Salt Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Southeast Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,205.00 (-8.56%) | $350,540 (-) Land $252,180 Building $98,360 | $1,001,540 (-) Land $720,520 Building $281,020 |
| 2024 | $5,692.00 (+0.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $350,540 (-) Land $252,180 Building $98,360 | $1,001,540 (-) Land $720,520 Building $281,020 |
| 2023 | $5,684.00 (+5.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $350,540 (-) Land $252,180 Building $98,360 | $1,001,540 Land $720,520 Building $281,020 |
| 2022 | $5,395.00 Homeowner's exemption | $350,540 Land $252,180 Building $98,360 | |
| 2020 | $1,001,540 Land $720,520 Building $281,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5515 Buss Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 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 | 5 (1979–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 5515 Buss Rd 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Untangled.Network Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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