281 Sheldon Ave, Columbus, OH 43207 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 281 Sheldon Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,366 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.122 acres (5,353 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$307,800 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,149 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010-033183`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010-033183`

Interior

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	1,366 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	679 sqft
2nd Floor Area	672 sqft
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	5,353 sqft (0.122 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 43 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	281 SHELDON AVE
City	COLUMBUS
State	OH
Zip	43207-1254
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	281 E SHELDON AVE W MERION EXRS LOT 132-131
Legal Subdivision	ESTATE OF WILLIAM MERION DECD
Legal Lot Number	132-131 131
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	5820

Owner

Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	281 SHELDON AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1254
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Jul 27, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202007270108439
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Property Address	281 SHELDON AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1254
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2021
Title Company	CROWN SEARCH SERVICES, CROWN SEARCH SERVICES LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000165765
Date	Sep 16, 2021
Instrument	202109160165765

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2020
Property Address	281 SHELDON AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1254
Document Number	0000108439
Map Reference	MB 17 PG 256
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2020
Instrument	202007270108439
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TTL AGCY OF COLS LTD

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$307.80
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	1700 MAGNAVOX WAY STE 220, 220, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-1552

Mortgage

Document Number	0000108440
Date	Jul 27, 2020
Instrument	202007270108440

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Franklin County
Municipality	Columbus City
Unified School District	Columbus City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2024	$5,149.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption	$114,380 (-) Land $48,370 Building $66,010
2023	$5,067.00 (-0.12%) Homeowner's exemption	$114,380 (+16.92%) Land $48,370 Building $66,010	$326,800 (+16.92%) Land $138,200 Building $188,600
2022	$5,073.00 Homeowner's exemption	$97,830 Land $18,130 Building $79,700
2020			$279,500 Land $51,800 Building $227,700

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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