Franklin County property record for 153 James Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,900 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,038 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-092933 |
| Primary APN | 010-092933 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,502 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 153 N JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43213-1018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N JAMES RD 24FT.S.L. 26&20FT.N.S.L.25BROA DLEIGH EAST 24 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADLEIGH EAST |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 2740 |
153 James Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Franklin County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 N JAMES RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43213-1018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201211913 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000190538 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,130 Land $14,600 Building $40,530 | $157,500 Land $41,700 Building $115,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,038.00 (+106.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,442.00 (+27.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,130 (+49.57%) Land $14,600 Building $40,530 | $157,500 Land $41,700 Building $115,800 |
| 2022 | $1,911.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,860 Land $5,460 Building $31,400 | |
| 2020 | $105,300 Land $15,600 Building $89,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 James Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026
| 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 153 James Rd 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 | 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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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