Franklin County property record for 2159 Fairfax Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,830 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,377 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $16,629 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070-000621 |
| Primary APN | 070-000621 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,830 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,377 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2159 FAIRFAX RD |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43221-4230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2159 FAIRFAX RD UPPER ARLINGTON LOT 13 BLK 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOCKS 71-73. 86,87, & 37 |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Upper Arlington Historic District listed 1985 · 984 contributing resources · NRIS 85002694 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Franklin County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 FAIRFAX RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-4230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202447211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000233367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 2159 FAIRFAX RD, UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221-4230 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | LANDSEL TITLE, LANDSEL TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2159 FAIRFAX RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-4230 |
| Document Number | 0000118776 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202510210118776 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45246 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2159 FAIRFAX RD, UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221-4230 |
| Document Number | 0000233367 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202112290233367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Upper Arlington City |
| Unified School District | Upper Arlington City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,250 (-) Land $121,240 Building $166,010 | $820,700 (-) Land $346,400 Building $474,300 | |
| 2024 | $16,629.00 (+1.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $287,250 (-) Land $121,240 Building $166,010 | |
| 2023 | $16,423.00 (+6.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $287,250 (+30.66%) Land $121,240 Building $166,010 | $820,700 (+30.66%) Land $346,400 Building $474,300 |
| 2022 | $15,361.00 Homeowner's exemption | $219,840 Land $71,750 Building $148,090 | |
| 2020 | $628,100 Land $205,000 Building $423,100 |
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.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · 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.
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 | 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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
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