Stark County property record for 970 Highlander St NW, Massillon, OH 44647
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,245 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-00873 |
| Primary APN | 74-00873 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Brick Porch |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 970 HIGHLANDER ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | MASSILLON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44647-5230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 15-16 WH EA RALSTON HTS |
| Legal Subdivision | RALSTON HTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STARK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | TUSCARAWAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 714701 |
970 Highlander St NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Stark County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 HIGHLANDER ST NW, MASSILLON, OH 44647-5230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200613388 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARK OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 970 HIGHLANDER ST NW, MASSILLON, OH 44647-5230 |
| Document Number | 0000038490 |
| Map Reference | VOL 16 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202107270038490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 970 HIGHLANDER ST NW, MASSILLON, OH 44647-5230 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STARK OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 970 HIGHLANDER ST NW, MASSILLON, OH 44647-5230 |
| Document Number | 0000045574 |
| Map Reference | VOL 16 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109010045574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Highlander St NW was $2,245 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Stark County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark County |
| County Subdivision | Tuscarawas Township |
| Unified School District | Massillon City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,245.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,620 (-) Land $16,800 Building $31,820 | $138,900 (-) Land $48,000 Building $90,900 |
| 2024 | $2,199.00 (+5.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,620 (+19.14%) Land $16,800 Building $31,820 | $138,900 Land $48,000 Building $90,900 |
| 2023 | $2,094.00 (-0.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,810 (-) Land $11,760 Building $29,050 | |
| 2022 | $2,097.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,810 Land $11,760 Building $29,050 | |
| 2021 | $116,600 Land $33,600 Building $83,000 |
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 970 Highlander St NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 2018 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · 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 970 Highlander St NW is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | AQUA OHIO - MASSILLON PWS private · serves 95,636 people · EPA ID OH7604512 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCTV Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Untangled.Network Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smart Way Communications, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures