1281 E Fork Rd, Lower Salem, OH 45745 Property Records

Washington County property record for 1281 E Fork Rd, Lower Salem, OH 45745 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Square Footage2,580 sqft Living Area
Lot Size866,583 sqft (19.8 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$132,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$1,290.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320057280000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,580 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,148 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,608 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor972 sqft 2nd Floor
Basement Area243 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement243 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialShingle Roof
Lot Area866,583 sqft (19.8 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Shed Area96 sqft Shed
Porch Area114 sqft Porch
TopographyRolling Topography
Lean-To800 sqft Lean-To

Utilities and HVAC

Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourcePrivate Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1281 E FORK RD
CityLOWER SALEM
StateOH
Zip45745-8912
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionR8 T5 S35 NE PT E OF RD 1 9.894 AC SURV CERT 12-15- 87
Legal Range08
Legal Township05
Legal Section35
JurisdictionWASHINGTON OH
Minor Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5019
Census Tract21300

Owner

Source: Washington County records · APN 320057280000

Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1281 E FORK RD, LOWER SALEM, OH 45745-8912
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 26, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 28, 2020Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 14, 1995
Deed Doc Number20211367
Deed Book / Page651 / 5690
Prior Transfer DateJul 26, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc00513/0066
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWASHINGTON OH
Recording DateFeb 26, 2021
Property Address1281 E FORK RD, LOWER SALEM, OH 45745-8912
Document Number00651/5690
Book / Page651 / 5690
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2021
Instrument202100001367
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1281 E FORK RD, LOWER SALEM, OH 45745-8912

February 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWASHINGTON OH
Recording DateFeb 28, 2020
Property Address1281 E FORK RD, LOWER SALEM, OH 45745-8912
Document Number00643/5546
Book / Page643 / 5546
Instrument DateJan 29, 2020
Instrument202000001305
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Washington County records · Assessment roll updated July 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyWashington County
County SubdivisionSalem Township
Unified School DistrictFort Frye Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,290.00 (+23.68%) Homeowner's exemption$40,860 (+29.84%) Land $16,500 Building $24,360$116,730 (+29.83%) Land $47,130 Building $69,600
2024$1,043.00 (+9.67%)$31,470 (+3.38%) Land $10,830 Building $20,640
2022$951.00 Additional exemption filed$30,440 Land $10,830 Building $19,610$89,910 Land $30,950 Building $58,960

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Washington County (39167C), updated April 15, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 5,556 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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