Hamilton County property record for 4137 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,878 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $261,800 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,886 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 651-0031-0344-00 |
| Primary APN | 651-0031-0344-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,878 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,906 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,850 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 822 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,542 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 285 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4137 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45212-3338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 4137 FOREST AVE 75 X 140 IRRPT LOTS 361-362 BOFINGER & HOPKINS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BOFINGER & HOPKINS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 361-3 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 25402 |
4137 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BK NA |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN OAK LNDG |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BK |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WARSAW FED'L S&L ASSN |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WRIGHT-PATT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000033326 |
| Book / Page | 15657 / 511 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000033326, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15657/511 |
| Instrument | 202633326 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000116436 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4137 FOREST AVE CINCINNATI OH 452123338, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000116436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014290/000442 |
| Instrument | 116436 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000043495 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | CLEAR TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4137 FOREST AVE CINCINNATI OH 452123338, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000043495 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014164/002999 |
| Instrument | 43495 |
| Name | GOLDEN OAK LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 7, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000075167 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4137 FOREST AVE CINCINNATI OH 452123338, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000075167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013995/000394 |
| Instrument | 75167 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000001669 |
| Book / Page | 013579 / 000087 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1669 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | SOJOURNERS TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $785.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4137 FOREST AVE CINCINNATI OH 452123338, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 1670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013579/000089 |
| Instrument | 1670 |
| Name | WARSAW FED'L S&L ASSN |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | 3533 WARSAW AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45205-1850 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 7, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 4137 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000007340 |
| Book / Page | 001339 / 001304 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4137 FOREST AVE NORWOOD OH 452123338, NORWOOD, OH 45212-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000007340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001339/001304 |
| Instrument | 7340 |
| Name | WRIGHT-PATT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BEAVERCREEK, OH |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 4137 Forest Ave was $5,886, up 2.9% 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 | $5,886.00 (+2.9%) | $113,859 (-) Land $36,484 Building $77,375 | $325,310 Land $104,240 Building $221,070 |
| 2024 | $5,720.00 (-2.59%) | $113,859 (-) Land $36,484 Building $77,375 | |
| 2023 | $5,872.00 (+4.41%) | $113,859 (+24.26%) Land $36,484 Building $77,375 | $325,310 Land $104,240 Building $221,070 |
| 2022 | $5,624.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,630 Land $16,541 Building $75,089 | |
| 2020 | $261,800 Land $47,260 Building $214,540 |
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 4137 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 4137 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 616 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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