Hardin County property record for 5218 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 2.08 acres (90,648 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,979 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-120021.0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-120021.0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 90,648 sqft (2.08 acres) |
| Pole Barn | 1,500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5218 STATE ROUTE 53 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843-9640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT E PT NE 1/4 S36 2.081A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
5218 State Rte 53 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5218 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193442 |
| Deed Book / Page | 554 / 3346 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5218 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9640 |
| Document Number | 554/3346 |
| Book / Page | 554 / 3346 |
| Map Reference | VOL 223 PG 78 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5218 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9640 |
| Document Number | 201900003443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003443 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5218 State Rte 53 was $1,979, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Township |
| Unified School District | Riverdale Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,979.00 (+2.22%) | $62,620 (-) Land $7,140 Building $55,480 | |
| 2024 | $1,936.00 (+0.99%) | $62,620 (-) Land $7,140 Building $55,480 | |
| 2023 | $1,917.00 (-1.64%) | $62,620 (+13.85%) Land $7,140 Building $55,480 | $178,910 Land $20,400 Building $158,510 |
| 2022 | $1,949.00 | $55,000 Land $5,540 Building $49,460 | |
| 2020 | $157,140 Land $15,830 Building $141,310 |
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 5218 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 5218 State Rte 53 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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 5 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 |
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