Lorain County property record for 38726 Smith Rd, Litchfield, OH 44253
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Jan 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-01-060-000-009 |
| Primary APN | 19-01-060-000-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38726 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | LITCHFIELD |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44253-9609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FROM -008 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PENFIELD TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PENFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2088 |
| Census Tract | 94101 |
38726 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38726 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer NEW LAND TITLE AGENCY, NETWORK LAND TITLE AGENCY |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage XPERT HOME LENDING INC |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024090066 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38726 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9609 |
| Document Number | 0000000788 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0000788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | NEW LAND TITLE AGENCY, NETWORK LAND TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38726 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9609 |
| Document Number | 0000000789 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0000789 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | NEW LAND TITLE AGENCY, NETWORK LAND TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38726 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9609 |
| Document Number | 0000000790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0000790 |
| Name | XPERT HOME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 38726 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | KINGDOM TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38726 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9609 |
| Document Number | 0000859505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0859505 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38726 Smith Rd was $4,444.
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| County Subdivision | Penfield Township |
| Unified School District | Keystone Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,444.00 | $106,740 (-) Land $25,890 Building $80,850 | $304,970 (-) Land $73,960 Building $231,010 |
| 2024 | $4,444.00 (+22.12%) | $106,740 (+32.14%) Land $25,886 Building $80,854 | $304,970 (+32.14%) Land $73,960 Building $231,010 |
| 2023 | $3,639.00 (+0.14%) | $80,781 (+%) Land $23,118 Building $57,663 | $230,800 Land $66,050 Building $164,750 |
| 2022 | $3,634.00 | $80,780 Land $23,120 Building $57,660 | |
| 2021 | $230,800 Land $66,050 Building $164,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38726 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 38726 Smith Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A serves 73,125 people · EPA ID OH4701803 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Armstrong Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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