Hamilton County property record for 4539 Forest Ave, Norwood, OH 45212
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,583 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,980 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 651-0028-0051-00 |
| Primary APN | 651-0028-0051-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,583 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,477 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,689 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 699 sqft |
| Basement Area | 894 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,833 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 37.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4539 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORWOOD |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45212-3347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 4539 FOREST AVE 37.50 X 100 PTS LOTS 62-63 NORWOOD PK 1ST |
| Legal Subdivision | NORWOOD PK 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 62-63 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 25401 |
4539 Forest Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since October 2020.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10029 WIMBLEDON CT, MONTGOMERY, OH 45242-7074 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202022387 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14119 / 1107 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017104 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4539 FOREST AVE, NORWOOD, OH 45212-3347 |
| Document Number | 0000017104 |
| Book / Page | 14351 / 695 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 51 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-0017104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10029 WIMBLEDON CT, MONTGOMERY, OH 45242-7074 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4539 FOREST AVE, NORWOOD, OH 45212-3347 |
| Document Number | 0000022387 |
| Book / Page | 014119 / 001107 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTHWEST TITLE FAM/COMPANIES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $820.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4539 FOREST AVE NORWOOD OH 452123347, NORWOOD, OH 45212-3347 |
| Document Number | 22388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014119/001110 |
| Instrument | 22388 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43235 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 5, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4539 Forest Ave was $4,980.
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 | $4,980.00 (-0.04%) | $93,503 (-) Land $20,832 Building $72,671 | $267,150 Land $59,520 Building $207,630 |
| 2024 | $4,982.00 (-0.56%) | $93,503 (-) Land $20,832 Building $72,671 | |
| 2023 | $5,010.00 (+9.82%) | $93,503 (+30.32%) Land $20,832 Building $72,671 | $267,150 Land $59,520 Building $207,630 |
| 2022 | $4,562.00 | $71,750 Land $9,443 Building $62,307 | |
| 2020 | $205,000 Land $26,980 Building $178,020 |
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 4539 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 4539 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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