Knox County property record for 654 Howard St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $41,250 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,400 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-00841.000 |
| Primary APN | 66-00841.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,542 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gas |
| Street Address | 654 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43050-3767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HARNWELL 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 7500 |
654 Howard St is held in a trust since November 2022.
Source: Knox County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 806 E VINE ST, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-3653 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Deed Document Number | 201210052 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1371 / 375 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 654 Howard St was $1,400, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox County |
| Municipality | Mount Vernon City |
| Unified School District | Mount Vernon City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $112,270 Land $30,160 Building $82,110 | ||
| 2025 | $1,400.00 (-9.97%) | $39,300 (-) Land $10,560 Building $28,740 | |
| 2024 | $1,555.00 (+1.77%) | $39,300 (-) Land $10,560 Building $28,740 | |
| 2023 | $1,528.00 (+17.27%) | $39,300 (+31%) Land $10,560 Building $28,740 | $112,270 Land $30,160 Building $82,110 |
| 2022 | $1,303.00 | $30,000 Land $8,060 Building $21,940 | |
| 2020 | $85,700 Land $23,020 Building $62,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 654 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 7, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 654 Howard 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 | MOUNT VERNON CITY PWS private · serves 16,990 people · EPA ID OH4200812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| 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 469 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
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