161 Forest St, Oberlin, OH 44074 Property Records

Lorain County property record for 161 Forest St, Oberlin, OH 44074 · Last verified March 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage2,804 sqft Living Area
Lot Size19,602 sqft (0.45 acres)
GarageDetached, 676 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$3,456.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-00-085-109-010

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,804 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,414 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor1,414 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleTraditional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area19,602 sqft (0.45 acres)
Depth X Width200 ft x 99 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area676 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area362 sqft Deck
Patio Area670 sqft Patio
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area268 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 FOREST ST
CityOBERLIN
StateOH
Zip44074-1507
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWRIGHT FRNT 0099.00 DPTH 0200.00
Legal SubdivisionW W WRIGHTS ADDITION
Legal Block109
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Minor Civil DivisionOBERLIN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2017
Census Tract60200

Owner

Source: Lorain County records · APN 09-00-085-109-010

Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing Address161 FOREST ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1507
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 10, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CENTURY FCU
Mar 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CENTURY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 12, 2013
Transfer Doc0000465336
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address161 FOREST ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1507
Document Number0000741811
Instrument DateDec 10, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2019
Title CompanyMORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address161 FOREST ST OBERLIN OH 440741507, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1507

Mortgage

Document Number0000741811
DateDec 12, 2019
Instrument741811
Lender
NameCENTURY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44199
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 11, 2039
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLORAIN OH
Property Address161 FOREST ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1507
Document Number0000622848
Instrument DateMar 17, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 03, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address161 FOREST ST OBERLIN OH 440741507, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1507

Mortgage

Document Number0000622848
DateMar 20, 2017
Instrument622848
Lender
NameCENTURY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44199
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueMar 19, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lorain County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyLorain County
MunicipalityOberlin City
Unified School DistrictOberlin City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,456.00$93,820 (+0.01%) Land $24,950 Building $68,870$268,040 (-) Land $71,280 Building $196,760
2024$3,456.00 (-24.39%)$93,814 (+0.94%) Land $24,948 Building $68,866$268,040 (+0.94%) Land $71,280 Building $196,760
2023$4,571.00 (+2.26%)$92,943 (-0.01%) Land $19,768 Building $73,175$265,550 (-) Land $56,480 Building $209,070
2022$4,470.00$92,950 Land $19,770 Building $73,180
2021$265,550 Land $56,480 Building $209,070

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lorain County (39093C), updated May 25, 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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 5% of the US · above 22% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 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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