Lorain County property record for 228 Forest St, Lagrange, OH 44050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-00-046-101-034 |
| Primary APN | 15-00-046-101-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 228 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAGRANGE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44050-9777 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRITTENDEN FRNT 0100.00 DPTH 0175.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRITTENDEN FRNT |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LAGRANGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 94102 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| May 2, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026-0083802 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 228 FOREST ST, LAGRANGE, OH 44050-9777 |
| Document Number | 0000083802 |
| Map Reference | VOL 15 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0083802 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000083803 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0083803 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 228 FOREST ST, LAGRANGE, OH 44050-9777 |
| Document Number | 0000051217 |
| Map Reference | VOL 15 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0051217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 FOREST ST, LAGRANGE, OH 44050-9777 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| County Subdivision | LaGrange Township |
| Municipality | LaGrange Village |
| Unified School District | Keystone Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,543.00 | $61,340 (%) Land $13,310 Building $48,030 | $175,260 (-) Land $38,020 Building $137,240 |
| 2024 | $2,543.00 (+15.64%) | $61,341 (+41.52%) Land $13,307 Building $48,034 | $175,260 (+41.52%) Land $38,020 Building $137,240 |
| 2023 | $2,199.00 (+0.69%) | $43,345 (+0.01%) Land $13,794 Building $29,551 | $123,840 (-) Land $39,410 Building $84,430 |
| 2022 | $2,184.00 | $43,340 Land $13,790 Building $29,550 | |
| 2021 | $123,840 Land $39,410 Building $84,430 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · 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 | 5 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAGRANGE VILLAGE PWS serves 2,400 people · EPA ID OH4700603 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GLW Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
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