Clark County property record for 228 1/2 E Southern Ave, Springfield, OH 45505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,945 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 340-07-00034-417-020 |
| Primary APN | 340-07-00034-417-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,945 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 985 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 323 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 228 1/ EAST SOUTHERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICE & JOHNSON W PT 2953 E PT 2954 2953 & 2954 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICE & JOHNSON |
| Legal Block | 417 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
228 1/2 E Southern Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2020.
Source: Clark County records, as of July 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5975 ALS CT, COLUMBUS, OH 43231-2301 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE RICHWOOD BANKING CO |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WRIGHT-PATT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203920 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2169 / 3047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLARK OH |
| Property Address | 228-228 5 E SOUTHERN AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015502 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2179/5304 |
| Instrument | 202000015502 |
| Name | THE RICHWOOD BANKING CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DANVILLE, VA 24541 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CLARK OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 228-228 5 E SOUTHERN AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505 |
| Document Number | 0000003920 |
| Book / Page | 002169 / 003047 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 228-228 1/2 E SOUTHERN AVE SPRINGFIELD OH 45505, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLARK OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 228-228 5 E SOUTHERN AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505 |
| Document Number | 0000008689 |
| Book / Page | 002119 / 000946 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $25.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 228 E SOUTHERN AVE SPRINGFIELD OH 455053026, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505-3026 |
| Document Number | 8690 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002119/000948 |
| Instrument | 8690 |
| Name | WRIGHT-PATT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BEAVERCREEK, OH 45431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 1/2 E Southern Ave was $1,702, up 140.1% from the year before.
Source: Clark County assessment roll, as of December 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clark County |
| Municipality | Springfield City |
| Unified School District | Springfield City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,702.00 (+140.06%) | $19,380 Land $1,080 Building $18,300 | $55,370 Land $3,080 Building $52,290 |
| 2024 | $709.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,000 Land $930 Building $13,070 | ||
| 2022 | $1,098.00 | $40,010 Land $2,660 Building $37,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 1/2 E Southern Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 17, 2010 · 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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 228 1/2 E Southern Ave 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 | SPRINGFIELD CITY PWS serves 60,680 people · EPA ID OH1204412 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 623 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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