Marion County property record for 281 Forest St, Marion, OH 43302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,821 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,212 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-412000.9500 |
| Primary APN | 12-412000.9500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,821 sqft |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 281 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARION |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43302-5202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEFFLER & SONS 2ND LOT 4201 PG 12 240 12.00 95.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEFFLER & SONS SECOND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4201 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
281 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1991.
Source: Marion County records, as of February 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FOREST ST, MARION, OH 43302-5202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 1991 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION OH |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST ST, MARION, OH 43302-5202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0015010436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1501/0436 |
| Instrument | 2020-00277 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Forest St was $2,212, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| 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 | $2,212.00 (+6.91%) | $49,420 (+32.92%) Land $5,880 Building $43,540 | $141,200 Land $16,800 Building $124,400 |
| 2024 | $2,069.00 (+33.31%) | $37,180 (-) Land $5,660 Building $31,520 | |
| 2023 | $1,552.00 (+10.54%) | $37,180 (-) Land $5,660 Building $31,520 | |
| 2022 | $1,404.00 | $37,180 Land $5,660 Building $31,520 | $106,230 Land $16,170 Building $90,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 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 281 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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