Cuyahoga County property record for 159 Forest Dr, Bedford, OH 44146
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 622 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,151 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 812-26-061 |
| Primary APN | 812-26-061 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 622 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 622 sqft |
| Basement Area | 494 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,580 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 43 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEDFORD |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44146-3515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 45 BEDFFARMS 0042 WP |
| Legal Subdivision | BEDFFARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 132301 |
159 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MTG |
| May 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000392 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515 |
| Document Number | 0000000564 |
| Map Reference | VOL 58 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202306300564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN SEARCH, AMERICAN PATR |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 159 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515 |
| Document Number | 0000000565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202306300565 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515 |
| Document Number | 0006070345 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6070345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $159.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 159 FOREST DR BEDFORD OH 441463515, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515 |
| Document Number | 6070346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6070346 |
| Name | RUOFF MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 6, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515 |
| Document Number | 0005230291 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 FOREST DR BEDFORD OH 441463515, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515 |
| Document Number | 0005230291 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5230291 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Forest Dr was $2,151 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.3% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Bedford City |
| Unified School District | Bedford City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,151.00 (+15.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $26,260 (-) Land $4,940 Building $21,320 | |
| 2024 | $1,866.00 (+15.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $26,260 (+57.62%) Land $4,940 Building $21,320 | $75,000 Land $14,100 Building $60,900 |
| 2023 | $1,610.00 (+11.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,660 (-) Land $3,570 Building $13,090 | |
| 2022 | $1,438.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,660 Land $3,570 Building $13,090 | |
| 2021 | $47,600 Land $10,200 Building $37,400 |
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 159 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 159 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 94% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | BEDFORD CITY PWS serves 13,149 people · EPA ID OH1800003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| PCs for People Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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