Franklin County property record for 287 Sheldon Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,081 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-033181 |
| Primary APN | 010-033181 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,351 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Canopy | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 287 SHELDON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43207-1254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 287 E SHELDON W MERION EXRS LOT 130-131 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE OF WILLIAM MERION DECD |
| Legal Lot Number | 130-1 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 5820 |
287 Sheldon Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Franklin County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 287 SHELDON AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997114603 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $113,230 (-) Land $47,360 Building $65,870 | $323,500 Land $135,300 Building $188,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,081.00 (+1.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,230 (-) Land $47,360 Building $65,870 | |
| 2023 | $5,016.00 (+35.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,230 (+58.9%) Land $47,360 Building $65,870 | $323,500 Land $135,300 Building $188,200 |
| 2022 | $3,695.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,260 Land $16,870 Building $54,390 | |
| 2020 | $203,600 Land $48,200 Building $155,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 287 Sheldon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 287 Sheldon Ave 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 | 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 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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