Franklin County property record for 1256 Smith Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,586 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,456 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-134246 |
| Primary APN | 010-134246 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,139 sqft |
| Attic Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,586 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1256 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43207-1573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SMITH RD KENTON GARDENS LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELTON GARDEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 8720 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1245 CRESTWOOD AVE APT C, C, COLUMBUS, OH 43227-1887 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 27815 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1256 SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1573 |
| Document Number | 0000170247 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201912180170247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTHWEST ADVANTAGE TTL AGCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $158.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000170248 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201912180170248 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1256 SMITH RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1573 |
| Document Number | 0000089178 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907190089178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTHWEST ADVANTAGE TTL AGCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4201 MARSH LN, CARROLLTON, TX 75007-1720 |
| Document Number | 0000089179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907190089179 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Columbus City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,456.00 (+1.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,790 (-) Land $17,850 Building $58,940 | |
| 2023 | $3,402.00 (+30.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,790 (+53.09%) Land $17,850 Building $58,940 | $219,400 (+53.11%) Land $51,000 Building $168,400 |
| 2022 | $2,601.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,160 Land $9,980 Building $40,180 | |
| 2020 | $143,300 Land $28,500 Building $114,800 |
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 June 4, 2026 · 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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 1,309,468 people · EPA ID OH2504412 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 608 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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