Hardin County property record for 521 Smith Ave, Kenton, OH 43326
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $87 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Foreclosure Jul 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 06-050035.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-050035.0000 |
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| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.137 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 521 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43326-1856 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | RIVERSIDE 115 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1083 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
521 Smith Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Hardin County records, as of July 6, 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 W LIMA ST, KENTON, OH 43326-1064 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2019 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 554 / 1125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 521 SMITH AVE, KENTON, OH 43326-1856 |
| Document Number | 00554/1125 |
| Book / Page | 554 / 1125 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003016 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 W LIMA ST, KENTON, OH 43326-1064 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 521 SMITH AVE, KENTON, OH 43326-1856 |
| Document Number | 00553/2426 |
| Book / Page | 553 / 2426 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900001991 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13539 COUNTY ROAD 70, KENTON, OH 43326-9219 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Smith Ave was $87.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Buck Township |
| Municipality | Kenton City |
| Unified School District | Kenton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87.00 | $1,870 Land $1,870 | |
| 2023 | $78.00 (+18.18%) | $1,870 (+42.75%) Land $1,870 | $5,340 Land $5,340 |
| 2022 | $66.00 | $1,310 Land $1,310 | |
| 2020 | $3,740 Land $3,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Smith Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 9, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 521 Smith Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENTON CITY serves 8,360 people · EPA ID OH3300612 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Oct 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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