171 Forest Dr, Bedford, OH 44146 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 171 Forest Dr, Bedford, OH 44146

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,488 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$135,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,761 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`812-26-043`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`812-26-043`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,255 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	950 sqft
2nd Floor Area	305 sqft
Basement Area	406 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,488 sqft (0.171 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	45 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	171 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 BED 0046 NEP
Legal Subdivision	ELWORTHY HELWICK COS BEDFORD
Legal Lot Number	46
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil Division	BEDFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	132301

Owner

171 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	171 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 29, 2004
Deed Document Number	0000000402
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2021
Property Address	171 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515
Document Number	0000000402
Map Reference	VOL 58 PG 24
Instrument Date	May 26, 2021
Instrument	202106010402
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	171 FOREST DR, BEDFORD, OH 44146-3515

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000403
Date	Jun 1, 2021
Instrument	202106010403

Lender

Name	LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Forest Dr was $3,761 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.3% from the year before.

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga County
Municipality	Bedford City
Unified School District	Bedford City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,761.00 (+9.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$48,410 (-) Land $8,440 Building $39,970
2024	$3,441.00 (+12.49%) Homeowner's exemption	$48,410 (+42.42%) Land $8,440 Building $39,970	$138,300 Land $24,100 Building $114,200
2023	$3,059.00 (+13%) Homeowner's exemption	$33,990 (-) Land $6,130 Building $27,860
2022	$2,707.00 Homeowner's exemption	$33,990 Land $6,130 Building $27,860
2021			$97,100 Land $17,500 Building $79,600

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 171 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

Wildfire risk around 171 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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