Franklin County property record for 159 Cherokee Dr, Westerville, OH 43081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,176 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,900 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,193 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080-002726 |
| Primary APN | 080-002726 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,176 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 2 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 CHEROKEE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WESTERVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43081-2606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VERN M OECH 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERN M OECH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 7020 |
159 Cherokee Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CHEROKEE DR, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-2606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000167504 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000104509 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 CHEROKEE DR, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-2606 |
| Document Number | 0000104509 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202106150104509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 159 CHEROKEE DR, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-2606 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Westerville City |
| Unified School District | Westerville City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,390 (-) Land $27,900 Building $63,490 | $261,100 Land $79,700 Building $181,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,193.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,390 (-) Land $27,900 Building $63,490 | |
| 2023 | $5,083.00 (+6.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,390 (+39.7%) Land $27,900 Building $63,490 | $261,100 Land $79,700 Building $181,400 |
| 2022 | $4,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,420 Land $19,810 Building $45,610 | |
| 2020 | $186,900 Land $56,600 Building $130,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Cherokee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · other causes |
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.
The area around 159 Cherokee Dr 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 |
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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 | WESTERVILLE CITY PWS serves 39,000 people · EPA ID OH2503411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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