Ross County property record for 686 E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 906 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,972 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,278 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-54-39-028.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-54-39-028.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 906 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,359 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 906 sqft |
| Basement Area | 453 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,972 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 543902 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 E WATER ST |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-2760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 686 E WATER ST RES WATTS 13 30X198.5 54- 39-28 (17-3-298) 0242/2368 |
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SCIOTO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 956400 |
686 E Water St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Ross County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 692 E WATER ST, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-2760 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 E Water St was $1,278, up 19.3% 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 | $1,278.00 (+19.33%) | $34,560 (+31.56%) Land $3,420 Building $31,140 | $98,730 (+31.55%) Land $9,770 Building $88,960 |
| 2024 | $1,071.00 (-1.65%) | $26,270 (-) Land $3,420 Building $22,850 | $75,050 Land $9,770 Building $65,280 |
| 2023 | $1,089.00 (-0.18%) | $26,270 (-) Land $3,420 Building $22,850 | |
| 2022 | $1,091.00 | $26,270 Land $3,420 Building $22,850 | $75,050 Land $9,770 Building $65,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 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 686 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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