Hancock County property record for 9878 Co Rd 304, Forest, OH 45843
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 8.96 acres (390,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,339 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2910-270-00-009.000 |
| Primary APN | 2910-270-00-009.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 390,298 sqft (8.96 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 9878 COUNTY ROAD 304 |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45843-8861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | T2S R10 S27 N MID PT S1/2 SE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN BUREN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
9878 Co Rd 304, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Hancock County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15397 STEEN RD, PORTAGE, OH 43451-9757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016122 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9878 Co Rd 304 was $3,339 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock County |
| County Subdivision | Van Buren Township |
| Unified School District | Hardin Northern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,339.00 | $93,300 Land $30,550 Building $62,750 | $266,560 Land $87,270 Building $179,290 |
| 2023 | $2,712.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,620 Land $23,320 Building $47,300 | |
| 2022 | $201,760 Land $66,630 Building $135,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9878 Co Rd 304 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2011
| 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 9878 Co Rd 304 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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