Lorain County property record for 166 Forest St, Amherst, OH 44001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,490 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00-023-118-026 |
| Primary APN | 05-00-023-118-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 166 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44001-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INSTINE FRNT 0050.00 DPTH 0130.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | INSTINE FRNT |
| Legal Block | 118 |
| Legal Lot Number | 91-92 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
166 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 166 FOREST ST, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000708120 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 FOREST ST AMHERST OH 440011606, AMHERST, OH 44001-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000708120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 708120 |
| Name | LORMET CMNTY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMHERST, OH 44001 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 166 Forest St was $2,490.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Municipality | Amherst City |
| County | Lorain County |
| Unified School District | Amherst Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,490.00 | $60,700 (+%) Land $9,320 Building $51,380 | $173,420 (-) Land $26,630 Building $146,790 |
| 2024 | $2,490.00 (+1.72%) | $60,698 (+18.79%) Land $9,321 Building $51,377 | $173,420 (+18.79%) Land $26,630 Building $146,790 |
| 2023 | $2,448.00 (+4.3%) | $51,097 (-0.01%) Land $8,729 Building $42,368 | $145,990 Land $24,940 Building $121,050 |
| 2022 | $2,347.00 | $51,100 Land $8,730 Building $42,370 | |
| 2021 | $145,990 Land $24,940 Building $121,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 166 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | AMHERST CITY PWS serves 11,797 people · EPA ID OH4700003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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