Hardin County property record for 2016 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Sale May 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-180044.0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-180044.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Lean-To | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843-9153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT N1/2 NE1/4 S18 6.00A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Hardin County records · APN 20-180044.0000
Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 04, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 14, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211634 |
| Deed Book / Page | 560 / 3688 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 04, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Document Number | 00573/1368 |
| Book / Page | 573 / 1368 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Document Number | 00560/3688 |
| Book / Page | 560 / 3688 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100001634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Document Number | 00560/3690 |
| Book / Page | 560 / 3690 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100001635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2016 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9153 |
| Document Number | 00557/5749 |
| Book / Page | 557 / 5749 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 339 N KENTON ST, FOREST, OH 45843-9374 |
Source: Hardin County records · Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Township |
| Unified School District | Riverdale Local School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,677.00 (-0.77%) | $65,570 (-) Land $11,810 Building $53,760 | |
| 2024 | $1,690.00 (-13.82%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,570 (-) Land $11,810 Building $53,760 | |
| 2023 | $1,961.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,570 (+17.61%) Land $11,810 Building $53,760 | $187,340 (+17.61%) Land $33,740 Building $153,600 |
| 2022 | $1,933.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,750 Land $8,350 Building $47,400 | |
| 2020 | $159,290 Land $23,860 Building $135,430 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hardin County (39065C), updated July 9, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390650001002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 28% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 10 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| HDER Link | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 500 / 500 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company | Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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