838 Forest Ave, Franklin, OH 45005 Property Records

Warren County property record for 838 Forest Ave, Franklin, OH 45005

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$18,100 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$1,027 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN02-04-251-003-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-04-251-003-0
Alternative APNs
  • 0204251003
  • 204251003
  • 2116049

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area792 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area792 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area384 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area384 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number2116049
Street Address838 FOREST AVE
CityFRANKLIN
StateOH
Zip45005-3624
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMACKINAW ADD. LOT 366
Legal SubdivisionMACKINAW ADD.
Legal Block49
Legal Lot Number366
JurisdictionWARREN OH
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1057
Census Tract30200

Owner

Source: Warren County records, as of February 24, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4936 SEBALD DR, FRANKLIN, OH 45005-5335
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingRemainderman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 31, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202010144
Prior Transfer DateFeb 7, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000010144
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeCourt-Ordered Deed
JurisdictionWARREN OH
Recording DateMar 27, 2020
Property Address838 FOREST AVE, FRANKLIN, OH 45005-3624
Document Number0000010144
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2020
Instrument10144
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$54.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9460 N DIXIE HWY FRANKLIN OH 450051104, FRANKLIN, OH 45005-1104

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Warren County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyWarren County
County SubdivisionFranklin Township
MunicipalityFranklin City
Unified School DistrictFranklin City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,027.00 (+9.14%)$19,210 (+26.52%) Land $2,420 Building $16,790$54,880 (+26.51%) Land $6,900 Building $47,980
2024$941.00 (+14.48%)
2023$822.00 (+4.31%)$15,183 (-) Land $2,331 Building $12,852
2022$788.00$15,183 Land $2,331 Building $12,852$43,380 (-) Land $6,660 Building $36,720
2021$43,380 Land $6,660 Building $36,720

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 32 policies
Nearby Flood Policies32 in force
Nearby Flood Claims13 (1991–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 13
Most Recent ClaimApr 2018 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jan 2005 · 5 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
private · serves 11,690 people · EPA ID OH8300412
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: Verizon.

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