Erie County property record for 1503 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,305 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,235 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-02120-000 |
| Primary APN | 57-02120-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,305 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,373 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,751 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,525 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 330 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 004778-6 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1503 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | SANDUSKY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44870-3540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 124 COLUMBUS AVE WH EX W 37' & 126 N SIDE 5 1/2' EX W 37' |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS AVENUE |
| Legal Lot Number | 124&126 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SANDUSKY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 41100 |
1503 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Erie County records, as of March 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-3540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CIVISTA BANK |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201310078 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001783 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Property Address | 1503 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-3540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-3540 |
| Document Number | 0000003300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202203300 |
| Name | CIVISTA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANDUSKY, OH 44870 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1503 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-3540 |
| Document Number | 0000001783 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201783 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1503 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-3540 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1503 Columbus Ave was $4,235.
Source: Erie County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Sandusky City |
| Unified School District | Sandusky City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,235.00 | $108,594 (+32.44%) Land $10,111 Building $98,483 | |
| 2024 | $4,235.00 (+28.33%) | $81,994 (+26.75%) Land $10,111 Building $71,883 | $310,270 Land $28,890 Building $281,380 |
| 2023 | $3,300.00 (-1.84%) | $64,687 (-) Land $7,854 Building $56,833 | |
| 2022 | $3,362.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,687 Land $7,854 Building $56,833 | |
| 2021 | $184,820 Land $22,440 Building $162,380 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1503 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2023
| 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.
The area around 1503 Columbus Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | SANDUSKY CITY serves 25,793 people · EPA ID OH2201411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 824 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber · Cable | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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