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4730 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843 Property Records

Hardin County property record for 4730 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$195,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$1,931 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-090017.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-090017.0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,664 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area832 sqft
Upper Floors Area832 sqft
Basement Area832 sqft
Unfinished Basement832 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address4730 STATE ROUTE 53
CityFOREST
StateOH
Zip45843-9641
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPT W1/2 SE1/4 S25 1.00A
JurisdictionHARDIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionJACKSON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2072
Census Tract100

Owner

4730 State Rte 53 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.

Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4730 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9641
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 28, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Nov 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COMMUNITY FIRST BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 9, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20203730
Deed Book / Page558 / 1982
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARDIN OH
Recording DateOct 28, 2020
Property Address4730 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9641
Document Number00558/1982
Book / Page558 / 1982
Instrument DateOct 19, 2020
Instrument202000003730
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 1, 2022
Title CompanyASSURED OH TITLE AGENCY INC, ASSURED TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4730 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9641

Mortgage

Document Number202000003731
DateOct 28, 2020
Instrument202000003731
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARDIN OH
Property Address4730 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9641
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number, 201700091809
DateNov 17, 2017
Book Page548/2342
Instrument201700091809
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY FIRST BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressFOREST, OH 45843
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueNov 13, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4730 State Rte 53 was $1,931 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.2% from the year before.

Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyHardin County
County SubdivisionJackson Township
Unified School DistrictRiverdale Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,931.00 (+0.16%)$63,950 (-) Land $5,250 Building $58,700
2024$1,928.00 (+1.05%) Homeowner's exemption$63,950 (-) Land $5,250 Building $58,700
2023$1,908.00 (-0.52%) Homeowner's exemption$63,950 (+15.37%) Land $5,250 Building $58,700$182,710 Land $15,000 Building $167,710
2022$1,918.00 Homeowner's exemption$55,430 Land $4,410 Building $51,020
2020$158,370 Land $12,600 Building $145,770

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4730 State Rte 53 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 9, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

The area around 4730 State Rte 53 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
HDER Link
Fixed Wireless		500 / 500
Watch TV
Fixed Wireless		400 / 40

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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