Wayne County property record for 1226 Forest Dr, Wooster, OH 44691
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $231,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,165 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-01749-000 |
| Primary APN | 68-01749-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 891 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,715 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 2570-8 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1226 FOREST DR |
| City | WOOSTER |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44691-2817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2898 160.68' MP 93 CD 1778 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2898 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | WOOSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1226 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2013.
Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1226 FOREST DR, WOOSTER, OH 44691-2817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20114944 |
| Deed Book / Page | 682 / 1415 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1226 Forest Dr was $5,165 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Wooster City |
| Unified School District | Wooster City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,165.00 (-0.4%) | $125,090 (-) Land $30,710 Building $94,380 | $357,380 (-) Land $87,730 Building $269,650 |
| 2024 | $5,186.00 (+0.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,090 (-) Land $30,710 Building $94,380 | $357,380 (-) Land $87,730 Building $269,650 |
| 2023 | $5,183.00 (-6.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,090 (+17.26%) Land $30,710 Building $94,380 | $357,380 Land $87,730 Building $269,650 |
| 2022 | $5,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,680 Land $23,260 Building $83,420 | |
| 2020 | $304,790 Land $66,460 Building $238,330 |
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 1226 Forest Dr 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1226 Forest Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | WOOSTER CITY PWS serves 26,618 people · EPA ID OH8504512 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| MCTV Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Untangled.Network Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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