Franklin County property record for 281 E Kelso Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,857 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,872 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-055783 |
| Primary APN | 010-055783 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,857 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 281 E KELSO RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43202-2305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 281 KELSO RD CRESTVIEW LOT 988-987 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESTVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 988-987 987 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 E KELSO RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43202-2305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 23449 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,872.00 (+1.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,230 (-) Land $29,580 Building $78,650 | |
| 2023 | $4,795.00 (+4.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,230 (+21.84%) Land $29,580 Building $78,650 | $309,200 (+21.83%) Land $84,500 Building $224,700 |
| 2022 | $4,607.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,830 Land $21,840 Building $66,990 | |
| 2020 | $253,800 Land $62,400 Building $191,400 |
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
| 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 | 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 877 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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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