Franklin County property record for 281 S Ohio Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $334,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,774 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Line of Credit Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-021792 |
| Primary APN | 010-021792 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,101 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 S OHIO AVE |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43205-1890 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 281 S OHIO AVE HOFFMAN&MCGREW LOT3 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVENUE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Columbus Near East Side District listed 1978 · 1,901 contributing resources · NRIS 78002063 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Franklin County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 281 S OHIO AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GUARANTEED RATE |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LENDING HOME FUNDING CORP |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018152579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000151599 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 281 S OHIO AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Document Number | 0000161204 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ASSOCIATES TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 S OHIO AVE COLUMBUS OH 432051890, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Document Number | 0000161204 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 161204 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 S OHIO AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Document Number | 0000152579 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 152579 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERVICE TITLE AGENCY, SERVICE TITLE AGCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $334.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 S OHIO AVE COLUMBUS OH 432051890, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Document Number | 152580 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 152580 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 7, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 281 S OHIO AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Document Number | 0000172531 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2801 KELVIN AVE #517 IRVINE CA 926140152, 517, IRVINE, CA 92614-0152 |
| Document Number | 0000172531 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 172531 |
| Name | LENDING HOME FUNDING CORP |
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| Address | 1 CALIFORNIA ST # 17, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-5401 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 S OHIO AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Document Number | 0000161894 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 161894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $89.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 915 PHILADELPHIA DR WESTERVILLE OH 430815588, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-5588 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 S OHIO AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1890 |
| Document Number | 0000161895 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 161895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | TOTAL TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $124.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2801 KELVIN AVE #517 IRVINE CA 926140152, 517, IRVINE, CA 92614-0152 |
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 | $147,640 (-) Land $19,920 Building $127,720 | $421,800 (-) Land $56,900 Building $364,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,774.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,640 (-) Land $19,920 Building $127,720 | |
| 2023 | $2,739.00 (+21.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,640 (+16.58%) Land $19,920 Building $127,720 | $421,800 (+16.58%) Land $56,900 Building $364,900 |
| 2022 | $2,253.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,640 Land $1,540 Building $125,100 | |
| 2020 | $361,800 Land $4,400 Building $357,400 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| 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 |
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| 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 730 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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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