Hamilton County property record for 3920 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,331 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 651-0040-0033-00 |
| Primary APN | 651-0040-0033-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,882 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 3920 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45212-3931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3920 FOREST AVE 50 X 135 LOT 390 ELSMERE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 390 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 25402 |
3920 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3920 FOREST AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-2055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021156148 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14574 / 2635 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000065 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3920 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3931 |
| Document Number | 0000156148 |
| Book / Page | 14574 / 2635 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 VOL 2 PG 35&36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0156148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $390.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3920 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3931 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3920 Forest Ave was $4,331, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $4,331.00 (+2.8%) | $83,630 (+%) Land $27,997 Building $55,633 | $238,940 Land $79,990 Building $158,950 |
| 2024 | $4,213.00 (-2.52%) | $83,628 (-) Land $27,996 Building $55,632 | |
| 2023 | $4,322.00 (+22.89%) | $83,628 (+46.34%) Land $27,996 Building $55,632 | $238,940 Land $79,990 Building $158,950 |
| 2022 | $3,517.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,145 Land $12,695 Building $44,450 | |
| 2020 | $163,270 Land $36,270 Building $127,000 |
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 3920 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 3920 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 |
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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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