Fairfield County property record for 953 Washington Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,965 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 05-31072-900 |
| Primary APN | 05-31072-900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,628 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,652 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Canopy | 60 sqft |
| Poultry House | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 953 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43130-2178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHAPIN ADDITION BLOCK 5 PT LOT 16 LOT 17N |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPIN ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 31700 |
953 Washington Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 1992.
Source: Fairfield County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3640 STRINGTOWN RD NE, LANCASTER, OH 43130-8249 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 600 / 823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 953 Washington Ave was $6,965, up 58.4% from the year before.
Source: Fairfield County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,965.00 (+58.37%) | $77,480 (+58.35%) Land $13,500 Building $63,980 | $221,370 Land $38,570 Building $182,800 |
| 2024 | $4,398.00 (+137.99%) | $48,930 (-) Land $8,040 Building $40,890 | |
| 2023 | $1,848.00 | $48,930 (-) Land $8,040 Building $40,890 | |
| 2022 | $48,930 Land $8,040 Building $40,890 | $139,800 Land $22,970 Building $116,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 953 Washington Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 11, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1981–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · 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 953 Washington Ave 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 | LANCASTER CITY PWS serves 40,400 people · EPA ID OH2301012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, Verizon.
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