Fairfield County property record for 974 James Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,559 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Aug 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $2,951 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-40968.00 |
| Primary APN | 053-40968.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 778 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,559 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 314 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Poultry House | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Oil |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0406 00041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 JAMES RD |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43130-2045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUFFER-DURDIN ADD NO 2 LOT 108 109 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUFFER-DURDIN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 108&109 109 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFIELD OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 31402 |
Source: Fairfield County records · APN 053-40968.00
Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 JAMES RD, LANCASTER, OH 43130-2045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 01, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 01, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Fairfield County records · Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,720 (+21.65%) Land $18,260 Building $80,460 | $282,040 (+21.63%) Land $52,160 Building $229,880 | |
| 2023 | $2,951.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,150 (-) Land $14,990 Building $66,160 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $81,150 Land $14,990 Building $66,160 | $231,880 Land $42,840 Building $189,040 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Fairfield County (39045C), updated December 11, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390450314023, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 274 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| The Chillicothe Telephone Co | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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