Ashland County property record for 972 Smith Rd, Ashland, OH 44805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $257 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P44-054-0-0004-00 |
| Primary APN | P44-054-0-0004-00 |
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| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 972 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44805-3508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SMITH RD R=54 LOTS 1656 & 1657-A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1656 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
972 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2010.
Source: Ashland County records, as of February 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 972 SMITH RD, ASHLAND, OH 44805-3508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201014922 |
| Deed Book / Page | 645 / 162 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Smith Rd was $257.
Source: Ashland County assessment roll, as of February 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland County |
| Municipality | Ashland City |
| Unified School District | Ashland City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257.00 | $7,230 Land $7,130 Building $100 | |
| 2023 | $257.00 (+8.44%) | $7,230 (+39.04%) Land $7,130 Building $100 | $20,660 Land $20,380 Building $280 |
| 2022 | $237.00 | $5,200 Land $5,130 Building $70 | |
| 2020 | $14,860 Land $14,660 Building $200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 972 Smith Rd 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 August 18, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 972 Smith Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | ASHLAND CITY serves 20,648 people · EPA ID OH0300112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Armstrong Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Omni Fiber.
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