Hardin County property record for 981 E Columbus St, Kenton, OH 43326
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Details | 23,973 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 13.3 acres (583,268 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,300,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $65,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-530025.0000 |
| Primary APN | 36-530025.0000 |
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| Building Area | 23,973 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1978 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 583,268 sqft (13.3 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Street Address | 981 E COLUMBUS ST |
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| City | KENTON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43326-1650 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Legal Description | PT NW 1/4 34 13.385A |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Hardin County records, as of March 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5839 MONROE ST, SYLVANIA, OH 43560-2201 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 1993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN OH |
| Property Address | 981 E COLUMBUS ST, KENTON, OH 43326-1650 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | MIDLAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 548/3208 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 548/3208 |
| Instrument | 201700091984 |
| Name | THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ARCHBOLD, OH 43502 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2022 |
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin County |
| County Subdivision | Pleasant Township |
| Municipality | Kenton City |
| Unified School District | Kenton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,890.00 (-11.78%) | $1,154,980 (-) Land $144,000 Building $1,010,980 | |
| 2024 | $74,686.00 (+16.67%) | $1,154,980 (-) Land $144,000 Building $1,010,980 | |
| 2023 | $64,015.00 (-4.75%) | $1,154,980 (-) Land $144,000 Building $1,010,980 | $3,299,940 (-) Land $411,430 Building $2,888,510 |
| 2022 | $67,207.00 | $1,154,980 Land $144,000 Building $1,010,980 | |
| 2020 | $3,299,940 Land $411,430 Building $2,888,510 |
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.
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 | 1 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.
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 | KENTON CITY serves 8,360 people · EPA ID OH3300612 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Oct 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
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