Hardin County property record for 0496 State Rte 37, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,368 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,341 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-140015.0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-140015.0000 |
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| Building Area | 4,368 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Storage Building | 1,800 sqft |
| Utility Building | 384 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 0496 STATE ROUTE 37 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843-9126 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PT SE1/4 NE1/4 .57545A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
0496 State Rte 37, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 1992.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 610 W DIXON ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1218 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1992 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 0496 State Rte 37 was $1,341, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Township |
| Unified School District | Riverdale Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,341.00 (-0.07%) | $28,120 (-) Land $610 Building $27,510 | |
| 2024 | $1,342.00 (+0.6%) | $28,120 (-) Land $610 Building $27,510 | |
| 2023 | $1,334.00 (-4.65%) | $28,120 (+0.36%) Land $610 Building $27,510 | $80,340 Land $1,740 Building $78,600 |
| 2022 | $1,399.00 | $28,020 Land $610 Building $27,410 | |
| 2020 | $80,050 Land $1,740 Building $78,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 0496 State Rte 37 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 9, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 0496 State Rte 37 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 | FOREST VILLAGE serves 1,354 people · EPA ID OH3300312 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
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