Ross County property record for 553 E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,249 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,300 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $413 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-54-31-012.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-54-31-012.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,249 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 543101 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 E WATER ST |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-2755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 553 E WATER ST RES BROWN 1 35X150 54-31- 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNELLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SCIOTO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 956400 |
553 E Water St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2015.
Source: Ross County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7355 LANCASTER CIRCLEVILLE RD SW, LANCASTER, OH 43130-9203 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20159646 |
| Deed Book / Page | 483 / 1291 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004821942 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 E Water St was $413, up 58.2% from the year before.
Source: Ross County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross County |
| County Subdivision | Scioto Township |
| Municipality | Chillicothe City |
| Unified School District | Chillicothe City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413.00 (+58.24%) | $11,180 (+74.14%) Land $2,730 Building $8,450 | $31,940 (+74.34%) Land $7,790 Building $24,150 |
| 2024 | $261.00 (-1.88%) | $6,420 (-) Land $2,730 Building $3,690 | $18,320 Land $7,790 Building $10,530 |
| 2023 | $266.00 | $6,420 (-) Land $2,730 Building $3,690 | |
| 2022 | $266.00 | $6,420 Land $2,730 Building $3,690 | $18,320 Land $7,790 Building $10,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 553 E Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2023 · 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 | 2 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 risk around 553 E Water 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CHILLICOTHE CITY PWS serves 21,725 people · EPA ID OH7100112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 641 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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