Franklin County property record for 259 Preston Rd, Columbus, OH 43209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,053 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.464 acres (20,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,725 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-046135 |
| Primary APN | 010-046135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,053 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,043 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 20,199 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 259 PRESTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43209-1691 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MARION HTS LOT 13 & PT LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARION HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 PRESTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43209-1691 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021157344 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000157344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 259 PRESTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43209-1691 |
| Document Number | 0000085127 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202685127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 PRESTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43209-1691 |
| Document Number | 0000085127, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202685127 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 259 PRESTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43209-1691 |
| Document Number | 0000157344 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 402 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109030157344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 PRESTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43209-1691 |
| Document Number | 0000157345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109030157345 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,840 (-) Land $128,070 Building $177,770 | $873,800 (-) Land $365,900 Building $507,900 | |
| 2024 | $13,725.00 (+1.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $305,840 (-) Land $128,070 Building $177,770 | |
| 2023 | $13,550.00 (+35.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $305,840 (+58.9%) Land $128,070 Building $177,770 | $873,800 (+58.9%) Land $365,900 Building $507,900 |
| 2022 | $9,982.00 Homeowner's exemption | $192,470 Land $71,160 Building $121,310 | |
| 2020 | $549,900 Land $203,300 Building $346,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 |
|---|
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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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