Hardin County property record for 17776 State Rte 81, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 123 acres (5,378,353 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-180018.0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-180018.0000 |
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| Lot Area | 5,378,353 sqft (123 acres) |
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| Street Address | 17776 STATE ROUTE 81 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843-9316 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | PT NW 1/4 S18 123.47A |
| Legal Subdivision | FUNKS ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
17776 State Rte 81, agricultural vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in August 1996.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17776 COUNTY ROAD 20, FOREST, OH 45843-9177 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 1993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17776 STATE ROUTE 81, FOREST, OH 45843-9316 |
| Document Number | 00545/2221 |
| Book / Page | 545 / 2221 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Instrument | 201700090174 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17776 COUNTY ROAD 20, FOREST, OH 45843-9177 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17776 State Rte 81 was $2,700, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Township |
| Unified School District | Riverdale Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,700.00 (-0.15%) | $88,380 (-) Land $88,380 | |
| 2024 | $2,704.00 (+1.12%) | $88,380 (-) Land $88,380 | |
| 2023 | $2,674.00 (+84.92%) | $88,380 (+114.78%) Land $88,380 | $659,600 Land $659,600 |
| 2022 | $1,446.00 | $41,150 Land $41,150 | |
| 2020 | $603,630 Land $603,630 |
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 17776 State Rte 81 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 9, 2024 · 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 | 2 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.
The area around 17776 State Rte 81 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
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