2137 Balford Sq E, Columbus, OH 43232 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 2137 Balford Sq E, Columbus, OH 43232

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.134 acres (5,851 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$44,000 (Apr 2015)
Tax Bill	$2,815 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010-149486`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010-149486`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	905 sqft
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	5,851 sqft (0.134 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2137 BALFORD SQ E
City	COLUMBUS
State	OH
Zip	43232-3947
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BALFORD SQUARE E LEXINGTON SECTION #1 LOT 48
Legal Subdivision	LEXINGTON SEC 1
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	9337

Owner

2137 Balford Sq E is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2015.

Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	6333 BARNSIDE DR, CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110-9778
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 29, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 29, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 6, 2015
Deed Document Number	90004895
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Property Address	2137 BALFORD SQ E, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-3947
Document Number	0000131763
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	6333 BARNSIDE DR CANAL WINCHESTER OH 431109778, CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110-9778

Mortgage

Document Number	0000131763
Date	Sep 3, 2020
Instrument	131763

Lender

Name	US EAGLE FCU
Address	ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Franklin County
Municipality	Columbus City
Unified School District	Columbus City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2024	$2,815.00 (+1.59%)	$61,250 (-) Land $16,450 Building $44,800
2023	$2,771.00 (+63.1%)	$61,250 (+110.05%) Land $16,450 Building $44,800	$175,000 Land $47,000 Building $128,000
2022	$1,699.00	$29,160 Land $6,340 Building $22,820
2020			$83,300 Land $18,100 Building $65,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2137 Balford Sq E 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2137 Balford Sq E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20