Hardin County property record for 2856 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 5.3 acres (231,086 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,782 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Dec 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-180052.0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-180052.0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 231,086 sqft (5.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Deck Area | 530 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 220 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,008 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2856 STATE ROUTE 53 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843-9312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT E1/2 SW1/4 S18 PT SE4 SW4 5.305A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
2856 State Rte 53 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2856 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242438 |
| Deed Book / Page | 571 / 5135 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00565/2725 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2856 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9312 |
| Document Number | 00567/1322 |
| Book / Page | 567 / 1322 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 16364 STATE ROUTE 37, FOREST, OH 45843-9456 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2856 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9312 |
| Document Number | 00566/4853 |
| Book / Page | 566 / 4853 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 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 | 2856 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9312 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2856 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9312 |
| Document Number | 00565/2725 |
| Book / Page | 565 / 2725 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2856 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9312 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2856 State Rte 53 was $1,782 with exemptions applied, up 19.5% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Township |
| Unified School District | Riverdale Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,782.00 (+19.52%) | $59,010 (-) Land $11,170 Building $47,840 | |
| 2024 | $1,491.00 (-15.72%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $59,010 (-) Land $11,170 Building $47,840 | |
| 2023 | $1,769.00 (+6.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,010 (+23.09%) Land $11,170 Building $47,840 | $168,600 Land $31,910 Building $136,690 |
| 2022 | $1,661.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,940 Land $5,990 Building $41,950 | |
| 2020 | $136,970 Land $17,110 Building $119,860 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2856 State Rte 53 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 9, 2024 · 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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 2856 State Rte 53 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
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