Hardin County property record for 4947 Twp Rd 173, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.43 acres (62,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,818 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-170017.0000 |
| Primary APN | 01-170017.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Log |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 62,291 sqft (1.43 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4947 TR 173 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW 1/4 S27 1.433A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BLANCHARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2077 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
4947 Twp Rd 173 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4947 TR 173, FOREST, OH 45843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201374008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 517 / 2468 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4947 Twp Rd 173 was $1,818 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Blanchard Township |
| Unified School District | Hardin Northern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,818.00 (-0.22%) | $53,810 (-) Land $6,000 Building $47,810 | |
| 2024 | $1,822.00 (+0.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,810 (-) Land $6,000 Building $47,810 | |
| 2023 | $1,809.00 (-2.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,810 (+22.97%) Land $6,000 Building $47,810 | $153,740 Land $17,140 Building $136,600 |
| 2022 | $1,860.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,760 Land $4,860 Building $38,900 | |
| 2020 | $125,030 Land $13,890 Building $111,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4947 Twp Rd 173 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 9, 2024 · 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 4947 Twp Rd 173 is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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