3159 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 3159 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.142 acres (6,196 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$167,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,890 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010-094803`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010-094803`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	818 sqft
Attic Area	816 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	6,196 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 10 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	308 sqft
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3159 KARL RD
City	COLUMBUS
State	OH
Zip	43224-4157
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	KARL RD OAK OARK LOT 124
Legal Subdivision	OAK PARK ADD
Legal Lot Number	124
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	810

Owner

3159 Karl Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	3159 KARL RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43224-4157
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 25, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DAS ACQUISITION
Jan 11, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	18433
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2020
Property Address	3159 KARL RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43224-4157
Document Number	0000145781
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 66
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2020
Instrument	202009250145781
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$167.00
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

Mortgage

Document Number	0000145782
Date	Sep 25, 2020
Instrument	202009250145782

Lender

Name	DAS ACQUISITION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2018
Property Address	3159 KARL RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43224-4157
Document Number	0000005033
Map Reference	MB22 PG66
Instrument Date	Jan 8, 2018
Instrument	201801110005033
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$200.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1700 MAONAVV XUDY 220, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Mail Care Of	RU007MTG

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005034
Date	Jan 11, 2018
Instrument	201801110005034

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

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	$2,890.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption	$64,200 (-) Land $13,830 Building $50,370
2023	$2,844.00 (+30.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$64,200 (+52.86%) Land $13,830 Building $50,370	$183,400 Land $39,500 Building $143,900
2022	$2,178.00 Homeowner's exemption	$42,000 Land $6,650 Building $35,350
2020			$120,000 Land $19,000 Building $101,000

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

FEMA maps place 3159 Karl Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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	2 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

The area around 3159 Karl 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.

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 715 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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