Franklin County property record for 2198 Balford Sq E, Columbus, OH 43232
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 924 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.334 acres (14,559 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,800 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Line of Credit Jul 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-149457 |
| Primary APN | 010-149457 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 14,559 sqft (0.334 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2198 BALFORD SQ E |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43232-3948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BALFORD SQUARE S LEXINGTON SECTION #1 LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEXINGTON SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 9337 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2198 BALFORD SQ E, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-3948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEMBA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEMBA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 14446 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 2198 BALFORD SQ E, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-3948 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000097184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202106030097184 |
| Name | KEMBA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43230 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 2, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 2198 BALFORD SQ E, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-3948 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000076716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202407310076716 |
| Name | KEMBA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43230 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,800.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,200 (-) Land $20,300 Building $41,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,755.00 (+57.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,200 (+84.51%) Land $20,300 Building $41,900 | $177,700 (+84.53%) Land $58,000 Building $119,700 |
| 2022 | $1,748.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,710 Land $9,070 Building $24,640 | |
| 2020 | $96,300 Land $25,900 Building $70,400 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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 |
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