Medina County property record for 8956 Smith Rd, Litchfield, OH 44253
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,059 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,600 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-09B-02-014 |
| Primary APN | 004-09B-02-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,059 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,118 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,227 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,227 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Canopy | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Street Address | 8956 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | LITCHFIELD |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44253-9776 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 N MID PT 4.00 AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 409001 |
8956 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Medina County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8956 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9776 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200543605 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA OH |
| Property Address | 8956 SMITH RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9776 |
| Document Number | 0000012779 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 46 PUBLIC SQ MEDINA OH 442562284, MEDINA, OH 44256-2284 |
| Document Number | 0000012779 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12779 |
| Name | SPECIALIZED LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jul 2, 2059 |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 8956 Smith Rd was $2,871 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Medina County assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina County |
| County Subdivision | Chatham Township |
| Unified School District | Cloverleaf Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,871.00 (-9.97%) | $108,890 (+12.96%) Land $26,830 Building $82,060 | $311,120 Land $76,660 Building $234,460 |
| 2024 | $3,189.00 (-1.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,400 (-) Land $25,780 Building $70,620 | |
| 2023 | $3,228.00 (-2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,400 (-) Land $25,780 Building $70,620 | |
| 2022 | $3,324.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,400 Land $25,780 Building $70,620 | $275,450 Land $73,670 Building $201,780 |
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 8956 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2021
| 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 8956 Smith Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS serves 46,324 people · EPA ID OH5201903 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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