Hardin County property record for 204 Smith Ave, Kenton, OH 43326
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $595 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 06-040071.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-040071.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,920 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 204 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43326-1851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIVERSIDE 82 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
204 Smith Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 E COLUMBUS ST, KENTON, OH 43326-1647 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20253435 |
| Deed Book / Page | 575 / 5732 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 560/2088 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 204 SMITH AVE, KENTON, OH 43326-1851 |
| Document Number | 00575/5732 |
| Book / Page | 575 / 5732 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025003435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 712 E COLUMBUS ST, KENTON, OH 43326-1647 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 204 SMITH AVE, KENTON, OH 43326-1851 |
| Document Number | 560/2088 |
| Book / Page | 560 / 2088 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100001312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 SMITH AVE, KENTON, OH 43326-1851 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 204 Smith Ave was $595, up 11.2% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Buck Township |
| Municipality | Kenton City |
| Unified School District | Kenton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $595.00 (+11.21%) | $21,630 (-) Land $1,540 Building $20,090 | |
| 2024 | $535.00 (+2.49%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,630 (-) Land $1,540 Building $20,090 | |
| 2023 | $522.00 (+27.94%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,630 (+25.61%) Land $1,540 Building $20,090 | $61,800 Land $4,400 Building $57,400 |
| 2022 | $408.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $17,220 Land $1,070 Building $16,150 | |
| 2020 | $49,200 Land $3,060 Building $46,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 204 Smith Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENTON CITY serves 8,360 people · EPA ID OH3300612 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Oct 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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