1531 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH 43205 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 1531 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH 43205

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,747 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.123 acres (5,367 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$282,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill$2,370 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010-021697

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010-021697
Alternative APN
  • 01002169700

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,747 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,518 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area5,367 sqft (0.123 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 37 ft wide
View / LotAlley
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1531 FRANKLIN AVE
CityCOLUMBUS
StateOH
Zip43205-2105
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description1531 FRANKLIN AVE ZETTLER LOT 39
Legal SubdivisionLOUIS ZETTLERS ADD
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionCOLUMBUS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract3700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Columbus Near East Side District
listed 1978 · 1,901 contributing resources · NRIS 78002063

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Franklin County records, as of January 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1531 FRANKLIN AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-2105
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingRight of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC
Apr 12, 2017Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SIRVA MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201749735
Prior Transfer DateSep 6, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000166816
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Property Address1531 FRANKLIN AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-2105
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyBOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000158898
DateOct 14, 2020
Instrument202010140158898
Lender
NameZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEAWOOD, KS 66211
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueNov 1, 2045

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Recording DateApr 12, 2017
Property Address1531 FRANKLIN AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-2105
Document Number0000049735
Map ReferenceMB2 PG324
Instrument DateApr 4, 2017
Instrument201704120049735
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2022
Title CompanyGREAT AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$564.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address6200 OAK TREE BLVD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6933

Mortgage

Document Number0000049736
DateApr 12, 2017
Instrument201704120049736
Lender
NameSIRVA MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyFranklin County
MunicipalityColumbus City
Unified School DistrictColumbus City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$168,010 (-) Land $39,410 Building $128,600$480,000 (-) Land $112,600 Building $367,400
2024$2,370.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption$168,010 (-9.88%) Land $39,410 Building $128,600
2023$2,340.00 (+127.85%) Homeowner's exemption$186,420 (+66.74%) Land $39,410 Building $147,010$480,000 (+50.28%) Land $112,600 Building $367,400
2022$1,027.00 Homeowner's exemption$111,800 Land $6,410 Building $105,390
2020$319,400 Land $18,300 Building $301,100

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCOLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,309,468 people · EPA ID OH2504412
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2022
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Breezeline
Cable
1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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