Wayne County property record for 839 Forest Dr, Wooster, OH 44691
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,402 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,029 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-01884-000 |
| Primary APN | 68-01884-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,402 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 922 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,398 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 5287-4 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 839 FOREST DR |
| City | WOOSTER |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44691-2808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SPT LOT 2743 50' PT VAC ALLEY MP 83 CD 1504 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2743 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | WOOSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
839 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1987.
Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 FOREST DR, WOOSTER, OH 44691-2808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Forest Dr was $4,029 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Wooster City |
| Unified School District | Wooster City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,029.00 (-0.4%) | $97,530 (-) Land $14,380 Building $83,150 | $278,640 (-) Land $41,080 Building $237,560 |
| 2024 | $4,045.00 (+0.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,530 (-) Land $14,380 Building $83,150 | $278,640 (-) Land $41,080 Building $237,560 |
| 2023 | $4,041.00 (-1.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,530 (+24.01%) Land $14,380 Building $83,150 | $278,640 Land $41,080 Building $237,560 |
| 2022 | $4,090.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,650 Land $11,600 Building $67,050 | |
| 2020 | $224,710 Land $33,130 Building $191,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 839 Forest Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | WOOSTER CITY PWS serves 26,618 people · EPA ID OH8504512 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| MCTV Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Untangled.Network Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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