Marion County property record for 280 Forest St, Marion, OH 43302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,320 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,869 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,175 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-4160000.300 |
| Primary APN | 12-4160000.300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 664 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 328 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,869 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 280 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARION |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43302-5212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEFFLER & SONS 2ND LOT 4192 PG 16 240 16.00 3.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEFFLER & SONS 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 4192 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
280 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2022.
Source: Marion County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 FOREST ST, MARION, OH 43302-5212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19981466 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0016370305 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 280 FOREST ST, MARION, OH 43302-5212 |
| Document Number | 0016370305 |
| Book / Page | 1637 / 305 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-07225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 FOREST ST, MARION, OH 43302-5212 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Forest St was $2,175, up 25.1% from the year before.
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Marion County |
| County Subdivision | Marion Township |
| Municipality | Marion City |
| Unified School District | Marion City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,175.00 (+25.14%) | $62,190 (+34.03%) Land $5,880 Building $56,310 | $177,690 Land $16,800 Building $160,890 |
| 2024 | $1,738.00 | $46,400 (-) Land $5,660 Building $40,740 | |
| 2023 | $1,738.00 (+7.88%) | $46,400 (-) Land $5,660 Building $40,740 | |
| 2022 | $1,611.00 | $46,400 Land $5,660 Building $40,740 | $132,570 Land $16,170 Building $116,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 280 Forest 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 |
|---|
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 | AQUA OHIO - MARION private · serves 47,102 people · EPA ID OH5100414 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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