Franklin County property record for 281 Demorest Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,863 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,299 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-079168 |
| Primary APN | 010-079168 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 5,863 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 DEMOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43204-1162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEMOREST RD WESTGATE PK LOT 654 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTGATE PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 654 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 4610 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7007 BROADWAY AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44105-1441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOANS ASSOCIATION |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage SECURED INVESTMENT HIGH YIELD FUND |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COLUMBUS TITLE AGENCY/WESTERVILL, COLUMBUS TTL AGCY OF WESTERV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202654674 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000198038 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 DEMOREST RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43204-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000054674 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | SEARCH 2 CLOSE, SEARCH2CLOSE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $25,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 7007 BROADWAY AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44105-1441 |
| Document Number | 0000054675, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654675 |
| Name | THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOANS ASSOCIATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 DEMOREST RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43204-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000012846 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 10&11 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202302090012846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 11733, NEWARK, NJ 07101-4733 |
| Document Number | 0000012847 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202302090012847 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 DEMOREST RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43204-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000218246 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 10&11 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202112010218246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | COLUMBUS TITLE AGENCY/WESTERVILL, COLUMBUS TTL AGCY OF WESTERV |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $132.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5024 WIND CREST LN, GROVE CITY, OH 43123-3246 |
| Document Number | 0000218247 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202112010218247 |
| Name | SECURED INVESTMENT HIGH YIELD FUND |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 DEMOREST RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43204-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000201351 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 10&11 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202111040201351 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | COLUMBUS TITLE AGENCY/WESTERVILL, COLUMBUS TTL AGCY OF WESTERV |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $83.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4449 EASTON WAY FL 2, 2, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-7005 |
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 | $3,299.00 (+0.3%) | $73,290 (-) Land $21,980 Building $51,310 | $209,400 (-) Land $62,800 Building $146,600 |
| 2024 | $3,289.00 (+14.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,290 (+15.36%) Land $21,980 Building $51,310 | |
| 2023 | $2,875.00 (+29.5%) | $63,530 (+52.02%) Land $21,980 Building $41,550 | $209,400 (+75.38%) Land $62,800 Building $146,600 |
| 2022 | $2,220.00 | $41,790 Land $8,400 Building $33,390 | |
| 2020 | $119,400 Land $24,000 Building $95,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · 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.
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 576 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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