Hardin County property record for 1868 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 14.4 acres (627,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,985 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-150016.0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-150016.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 627,787 sqft (14.4 acres) |
| Pole Barn | 1,080 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1868 STATE ROUTE 53 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843-9153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT S1/2 SE1/4 S7 14.412A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1868 State Rte 53 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1868 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 1988 |
| Deed Document Number | 200531216 |
| Deed Book / Page | 448 / 508 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1868 State Rte 53 was $1,985 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.2% 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 | $1,985.00 (-0.15%) | $65,710 (-) Land $14,640 Building $51,070 | |
| 2024 | $1,988.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,710 (-) Land $14,640 Building $51,070 | |
| 2023 | $1,971.00 (+5.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,710 (+21.57%) Land $14,640 Building $51,070 | $187,740 Land $41,830 Building $145,910 |
| 2022 | $1,875.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,050 Land $10,040 Building $44,010 | |
| 2020 | $154,430 Land $28,690 Building $125,740 |
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 1868 State Rte 53 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.
Wildfire risk around 1868 State Rte 53 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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