Franklin County property record for 281 Oxley Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 974 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,900 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,689 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 240-002712 |
| Primary APN | 240-002712 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 974 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 281 OXLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43228-1737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OXLEY RD ROME HTS LOT 160 & 1/2 VAC ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | ROME HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PRAIRIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 8120 |
The current owner of 281 Oxley Rd bought it in October 2002.
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 OXLEY RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43228-1737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 25325 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Prairie Township |
| Unified School District | South-Western City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,689.00 (+4.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,930 (-) Land $15,720 Building $44,210 | |
| 2023 | $2,573.00 (+50.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,930 (+114.04%) Land $15,720 Building $44,210 | $171,200 Land $44,900 Building $126,300 |
| 2022 | $1,711.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,000 Land $3,220 Building $24,780 | |
| 2020 | $80,000 Land $9,200 Building $70,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 Oxley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 5 (1979–1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981 · 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 281 Oxley Rd 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 |
|---|
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 | SANITARY DISTRICT #4 serves 8,575 people · EPA ID OH2501003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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