Lorain County property record for 284 Forest St, Oberlin, OH 44074
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,218 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,942 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00-085-104-032 |
| Primary APN | 09-00-085-104-032 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,426 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,406 sqft |
| Attic Area | 675 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 284 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | OBERLIN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44074-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WRIGHTS FRNT 0093.00 DPTH 0179.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHTS FRNT |
| Legal Block | 104 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55&57 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | OBERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
284 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 284 FOREST ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014000797 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 284 FOREST ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000076246 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0076246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 284 FOREST ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074-1510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 284 Forest St was $5,942.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Oberlin City |
| Unified School District | Oberlin City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,942.00 | $126,780 (%) Land $21,980 Building $104,800 | $362,240 (-) Land $62,810 Building $299,430 |
| 2024 | $5,942.00 (-23.49%) | $126,785 (-11.56%) Land $21,984 Building $104,801 | $362,240 (-11.56%) Land $62,810 Building $299,430 |
| 2023 | $7,766.00 (+2.78%) | $143,364 (+%) Land $17,420 Building $125,944 | $409,610 Land $49,770 Building $359,840 |
| 2022 | $7,556.00 | $143,360 Land $17,420 Building $125,940 | |
| 2021 | $409,610 Land $49,770 Building $359,840 |
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.
FEMA maps place 284 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2004–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 284 Forest St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | OBERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,600 people · EPA ID OH4700911 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Also Mapped Here | RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Mar 2024 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Cable Co-op Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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