Hardin County property record for 312 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.62 acres (70,741 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $91 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-040014.0000 |
| Primary APN | 23-040014.0000 |
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| Lot Area | 70,741 sqft (1.62 acres) |
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| Street Address | 312 SR 53 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | RR/RW 1.624A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
312 State Rte 53, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 WISE ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1238 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 00520/1805 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 312 State Rte 53 was $91.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Township |
| Municipality | Forest Village |
| Unified School District | Riverdale Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91.00 | $2,840 (-) Land $2,840 | |
| 2024 | $91.00 (-3.19%) | $2,840 (-) Land $2,840 | |
| 2023 | $94.00 (+51.61%) | $2,840 (+67.06%) Land $2,840 | $8,110 Land $8,110 |
| 2022 | $62.00 | $1,700 Land $1,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,860 Land $4,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 312 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 312 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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 | FOREST VILLAGE serves 1,354 people · EPA ID OH3300312 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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 287 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 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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