Ross County property record for 97 Bennett Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,607 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,901 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37-09-16-188.000 |
| Primary APN | 37-09-16-188.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,808 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,607 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 091618 |
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| Street Address | 97 BENNETT DR |
| City | CHILLICOTHE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45601-3902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 97 BENNETT LANE R LT1 GLF QU SUB BLK A 9- 16-188 0265/2069 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLF QU SUB |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 955802 |
97 Bennett Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Ross County records, as of July 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 BENNETT DR, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-3902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE AGENCY |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract JAMES BALES |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216574 |
| Deed Book / Page | 552 / 4645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 97 BENNETT DR, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-3902 |
| Document Number | 0005523266 |
| Book / Page | 552 / 3266 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100006310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2131 BAUM HILL RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9038 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 97 BENNETT DR, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-3902 |
| Document Number | 0005524645 |
| Book / Page | 552 / 4645 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100006574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2131 BAUM HILL RD, 2131, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9038 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 97 BENNETT DR, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-3902 |
| Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
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| Name | JAMES BALES |
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| Type | Seller |
| Type | Land Contract |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ROSS OH |
| Property Address | 97 BENNETT DR, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-3902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005443381 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 544/3381 |
| Instrument | 202000007732 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 265 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Bennett Dr was $1,901, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Ross County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Union-Scioto Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,901.00 (+1.28%) | $71,480 (+31.28%) Land $5,010 Building $66,470 | $204,240 (+31.28%) Land $14,320 Building $189,920 |
| 2024 | $1,877.00 (-1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,450 (-) Land $5,010 Building $49,440 | $155,580 Land $14,320 Building $141,260 |
| 2023 | $1,914.00 (-0.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,450 (-) Land $5,010 Building $49,440 | |
| 2022 | $1,919.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,450 Land $5,010 Building $49,440 | $155,580 Land $14,320 Building $141,260 |
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 97 Bennett Dr 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 | 1 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 97 Bennett Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ROSS COUNTY WATER CO INC private · serves 35,345 people · EPA ID OH7101412 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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