Hamilton County property record for 3837 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,883 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,900 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,286 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 651-0042-0026-00 |
| Primary APN | 651-0042-0026-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,883 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,183 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 733 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3837 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45212-3928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOREST AVE 50 X 140 LOT 317 ELSMERE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 317 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 25402 |
The current owner of 3837 Forest Ave bought it in August 2000.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3837 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 00-123455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8342 / 00366 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3837 Forest Ave was $4,286.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Norwood City |
| Unified School District | Norwood City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,286.00 (-0.02%) | $80,598 (-) Land $28,553 Building $52,045 | |
| 2024 | $4,287.00 (-0.56%) | $80,598 (-) Land $28,553 Building $52,045 | |
| 2023 | $4,311.00 (+17.34%) | $80,598 (+39.22%) Land $28,553 Building $52,045 | $230,280 Land $81,580 Building $148,700 |
| 2022 | $3,674.00 | $57,891 Land $12,947 Building $44,944 | |
| 2020 | $165,400 Land $36,990 Building $128,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3837 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 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 3837 Forest Ave 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 | NORWOOD CITY PWS serves 19,870 people · EPA ID OH3101703 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 841 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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