Franklin County property record for 2398 Kensington Dr, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070-000903 |
| Primary APN | 070-000903 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,839 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,159 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2398 KENSINGTON DR |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43221-3770 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2398 KENSINGTON DR UPPER ARLINGTON LOT 9 BLK 79 |
| Legal Subdivision | UPPER ARLINGTON (BLKS 61, 62, 69, 70, 74 |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER ARLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| 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.
2398 Kensington Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1988.
Source: Franklin County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2398 KENSINGTON DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-3770 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 1988 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 1988 |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2398 KENSINGTON DR, UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221-3770 |
| Document Number | 0000014432 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202502130014432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2398 KENSINGTON DR, UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221-3770 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2398 Kensington Dr was $13,604.
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 | $13,604.00 | $244,900 (-) Land $123,590 Building $121,310 | $699,700 Land $353,100 Building $346,600 |
| 2024 | $13,604.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $244,900 (-) Land $123,590 Building $121,310 | |
| 2023 | $13,477.00 (+11.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $244,900 (+35.08%) Land $123,590 Building $121,310 | $699,700 Land $353,100 Building $346,600 |
| 2022 | $12,057.00 Homeowner's exemption | $181,300 Land $67,410 Building $113,890 | |
| 2020 | $518,000 Land $192,600 Building $325,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2398 Kensington Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2398 Kensington 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 | 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 |
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| 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 469 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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