512 Smith St, Forest, OH 45843 Property Records

Hardin County property record for 512 Smith St, Forest, OH 45843 · Last verified April 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.228 acres (9,944 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$125,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$1,224 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN23-020052.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-020052.0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area720 sqft
Upper Floors Area240 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft
Finished Basement621 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area9,944 sqft (0.228 acres)
Lot Dimensions113 ft deep x 88 ft wide
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address512 SMITH ST
CityFOREST
StateOH
Zip45843-1056
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSMITHS 2ND PT SW PT 8
Legal SubdivisionSMITHS
JurisdictionHARDIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionJACKSON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract100

Owner

Source: Hardin County records · APN 23-020052.0000

Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address512 SMITH ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1056
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 05, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CONSUMER REAL ESTATE FINANCE CO
Jul 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 05, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 05, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20231795
Deed Book / Page568 / 2057
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARDIN OH
Recording DateJul 05, 2023
Property Address512 SMITH ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1056
Document Number00568/2057
Book / Page568 / 2057
Instrument DateJun 30, 2023
Instrument2023001795
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2023
Title CompanyWHITMAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
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
Address512 SMITH ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1056

Mortgage

Document Number2023001796
DateJul 05, 2023
Instrument2023001796
Lender
NameCONSUMER REAL ESTATE FINANCE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 01, 2053

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARDIN OH
Recording DateJul 30, 2020
Property Address512 SMITH ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1056
Document Number00557/2039
Book / Page557 / 2039
Instrument DateJul 24, 2020
Instrument202000002538
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 01, 2022
Title CompanyFLAG CITY TITLE AGENCY INC, FLAG CITY TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
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
Address512 SMITH ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1056

Mortgage

Document Number202000002539
DateJul 30, 2020
Instrument202000002539
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hardin County records · Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,224.00 (-0.08%)$38,460 (-) Land $2,120 Building $36,340
2024$1,225.00 (+31.72%) Homeowner's exemption$38,460 (-) Land $2,120 Building $36,340
2023$930.00 (-4.32%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$38,460 (+8.61%) Land $2,120 Building $36,340$109,890 (+8.62%) Land $6,060 Building $103,830
2022$972.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$35,410 Land $1,940 Building $33,470
2020$101,170 Land $5,540 Building $95,630

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hardin County (39065C), updated July 9, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390650001002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 2 individual NFIP policies nearby
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
2 of 2 on primary residences

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 4% of the US · above 19% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

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