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$112,421$74 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $126,500 on May 11, 2022

249 HIGH ST

FOREST, OH 45843
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,524 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$112K
$84K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,500 · May 11, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,305 (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.$41,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHARDIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Shed · 240 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Riverdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 5.8 mi
M
Riverdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.9 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Riverdale Local School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45843These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.186
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,711
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

249 High St 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Forest 45843
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Forest 45843
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Forest 45843
  • Older than 95% of homes in Hardin County

What homes are worth in Forest 45843

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$51K$520K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Forest 45843.

How it measures up in Forest 45843

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest 45843.

Estimated value$112,421
CheaperTypical $167,901Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,524 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1.17 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 249 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest 45843Hardin County
Estimated valuepricier than$112,42122% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7422% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,524 ft²45% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac27% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes5% of homes

About 249 High St

How much is 249 High St, Forest, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 High St, Forest, OH is $112,421 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $83,689 to $141,153. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 High St, Forest, OH last sell?

249 High St, Forest, OH last sold on May 11, 2022 for $126,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 High St, Forest, OH?

249 High St, Forest, OH has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,524 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 249 High St, Forest, OH built?

249 High St, Forest, OH was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 High St, Forest, OH?

249 High St, Forest, OH is assigned to Riverdale Elementary School (elementary); Riverdale Middle School (middle), rated C-; Riverdale High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Riverdale Local School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 High St, Forest, OH compare to other homes in Forest 45843?

Among the 1,751 homes in Forest 45843, it is worth more than 22% of them ($112,421 against a typical $167,901), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($74 against a typical $104), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,524 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 1.17 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1900 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Hardin County, it is worth more than 29% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 High St, Forest, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 High St, Forest, OH was $1,305. The county assessed it at $41,020.

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