Adams County property record for 568 Watson Rd, Otway, OH 45657
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 3,736 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 97.8 acres (4,263,174 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $2,487 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 152-00-00-043.000 |
| Primary APN | 152-00-00-043.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,432 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,400 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 4,263,174 sqft (97.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 568 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | OTWAY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45657-9522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 97.86900 OR QTY 100 NO ENT 16197 WATER COURSE SCI BR CR ORIG PROP S KENDRICK |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 770500 |
568 Watson Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1992.
Source: Adams County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 BEECHTOP LN, CINCINNATI, OH 45226-1455 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 568 Watson Rd was $2,487.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams County |
| County Subdivision | Jefferson Township |
| Unified School District | Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,487.00 Additional exemption filed | $143,290 Land $57,610 Building $85,680 | $409,400 Land $164,600 Building $244,800 |
| 2023 | $143,290 Land $57,610 Building $85,680 | ||
| 2022 | $3,562.00 | $409,400 Land $164,600 Building $244,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 568 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 3, 2010 · 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 568 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 97.4% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Southern Ohio Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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