5989 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843 Property Records

Hardin County property record for 5989 State Rte 53, Forest, OH 45843

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$55,000 (Mar 2003)
Tax Bill$68 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-250053.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-250053.0000

Exterior

Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions165 ft deep x 140 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address5989 STATE ROUTE 53
CityFOREST
StateOH
Zip45843
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL S PT 42 .29A
JurisdictionHARDIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionJACKSON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2057
Census Tract100

Owner

5989 State Rte 53, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2644 STATE ROUTE 53, FOREST, OH 45843-9312
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 25, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 25, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 8, 2001
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5989 State Rte 53 was $68.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$68.00$2,140 (-) Land $2,140
2024$68.00 (-10.53%)$2,140 (-) Land $2,140
2023$76.00 (+80.95%)$2,140 (+91.07%) Land $2,140$6,110 Land $6,110
2022$42.00$1,120 Land $1,120
2020$3,200 Land $3,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5989 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

Wildfire risk around 5989 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
HDER Link
Fixed Wireless
500 / 500
Watch TV
Fixed Wireless
400 / 40

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