154 Forest St, Amherst, OH 44001 Property Records

Lorain County property record for 154 Forest St, Amherst, OH 44001

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,934 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$215,100 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$3,219 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Foreclosure
Jul 2023 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010664-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010664-2
Alternative APN
  • 05-00-023-118-024

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,934 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,083 sqft
1st Floor Area1,096 sqft
Basement Area1,096 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area215 sqft
Patio Area268 sqft
Lean-To90 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number010664-2
Street Address154 FOREST ST
CityAMHERST
StateOH
Zip44001-1606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionONSTINE 50 X 130 LOT # 91
Legal SubdivisionONSTINE
Legal Block118
Legal Lot Number91
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionAMHERST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract50400

Owner

154 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Lorain County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 4, 2026Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 13, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
US BANK NA
Apr 18, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
US BANK NA
Apr 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
US BANK NA
Aug 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
US BANK NA
Aug 15, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FIRST SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 4, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026106207
Prior Transfer DateSep 17, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000329150
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2026: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateAug 4, 2026
Property Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606
Document Number0000106207
Instrument DateJul 30, 2026
Instrument2026106207
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$86,900.40
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0000922079
DateJul 13, 2023
Instrument2023-0922079
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term479 Months
DueJun 1, 2063

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0000871551
DateApr 18, 2022
Instrument2022-0871551
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0000871226
DateApr 14, 2022
Instrument2022-0871226
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606

Mortgage

Document Number20210831987
DateAug 3, 2021
Instrument2021-0831987
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term337 Months
DueSep 1, 2049

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Recording DateAug 15, 2019
Property Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606
Document Number0000726308
Map ReferenceVOL 1 PG 5
Instrument DateAug 14, 2019
Instrument2019-0726308
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address154 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0000726309
DateAug 15, 2019
Instrument2019-0726309
Lender
NameFIRST SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 154 Forest St was $3,219.

Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
MunicipalityAmherst City
CountyLorain County
Unified School DistrictAmherst Exempted Village School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,219.00$74,710 (+%) Land $9,320 Building $65,390$213,450 (-) Land $26,630 Building $186,820
2024$3,219.00 (+29.28%)$74,708 (+47.27%) Land $9,321 Building $65,387$213,450 (+47.27%) Land $26,630 Building $186,820
2023$2,490.00 (+4.14%)$50,729 (%) Land $8,729 Building $42,000$144,940 Land $24,940 Building $120,000
2022$2,391.00$50,730 Land $8,730 Building $42,000
2021$144,940 Land $24,940 Building $120,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 154 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 154 Forest St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAMHERST CITY PWS
serves 11,797 people · EPA ID OH4700003
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Breezeline
Cable
1,000 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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