Hardin County property record for 260 W Espy St, Kenton, OH 43326
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 628 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.972 acres (42,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,032 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 06-030018.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-030018.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 628 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 628 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 42,350 sqft (0.972 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 325 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 260 W ESPY ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43326-2191 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEIGHTONS SUB 4 & 5 SW PT 6 PT VAC ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | LEIGHTON |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
260 W Espy St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 W ESPY ST, KENTON, OH 43326-2191 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 201790975 |
| Deed Book / Page | 547 / 870 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00547/0870 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 260 W ESPY ST, KENTON, OH 43326-2191 |
| Document Number | 00549/5551 |
| Book / Page | 549 / 5551 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001527 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 260 W ESPY ST, KENTON, OH 43326-2191 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 260 W ESPY ST, KENTON, OH 43326-2191 |
| Document Number | 00547/0870 |
| Book / Page | 547 / 0870 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700090975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 260 W ESPY ST, KENTON, OH 43326-2191 |
| Document Number | 201700090976 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700090976 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 260 W Espy St was $1,032 with exemptions applied, down 2.1% 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 | $1,032.00 (-2.09%) | $33,620 (-) Land $7,470 Building $26,150 | |
| 2024 | $1,054.00 (+4.05%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $33,620 (-) Land $7,470 Building $26,150 | |
| 2023 | $1,013.00 (+29.21%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $33,620 (+33.04%) Land $7,470 Building $26,150 | $96,050 Land $21,340 Building $74,710 |
| 2022 | $784.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $25,270 Land $5,200 Building $20,070 | |
| 2020 | $72,200 Land $14,860 Building $57,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 W Espy St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 9, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 260 W Espy St 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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