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Last sold for $130,000 on Jun 27, 1996

12897 FOREST RD

BURTON, OH 44021
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,663 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Jun 27, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,470 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$94,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$268,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyGEAUGA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.84
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 400 ft²Patio · 400 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Berkshire High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Burton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.7 mi

District: Berkshire Local School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 44021These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,414
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.155 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,511
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

12897 Forest Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Geauga County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Geauga County

How it measures up in Burton 44021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burton 44021.

Living area1,663 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size1.84 ac
SmallerTypical 1.55 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 12897 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurton 44021Geauga County
Living areabigger than1,663 ft²44% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.84 ac52% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than196250% of homes33% of homes

About 12897 Forest Rd

When did 12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH last sell?

12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH last sold on Jun 27, 1996 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH?

12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,663 square feet of living space and a 1.84-acre lot.

When was 12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH built?

12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH?

12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH is assigned to Berkshire High School (middle), rated B+; Burton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Berkshire Local School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH compare to other homes in Burton 44021?

Among the 2,048 homes in Burton 44021, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,663 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (1.84 ac against a typical 1.55 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1962 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12897 Forest Rd, Burton, OH was $3,470. The county assessed it at $94,090.

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