481 Forest St, Columbus, OH 43206 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 481 Forest St, Columbus, OH 43206

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,579 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$310,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,598 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010-022812`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010-022812`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,550 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	777 sqft
2nd Floor Area	775 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	5,579 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	481 FOREST ST
City	COLUMBUS
State	OH
Zip	43206-2330
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	481 E FOREST ST CHAPMAN LOT 75
Legal Subdivision	CHAPMANS ADD
Legal Lot Number	75
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBUS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	5200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	481 FOREST ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-2330
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 24, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
May 8, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CENTERBANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 8, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	11884
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2023
Property Address	481 FOREST ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-2330
Document Number	0000073767
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 168
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2023
Instrument	202307240073767
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2026
Title Company	ELITE LAND TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$310.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	481 FOREST ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-2330

Mortgage

Document Number	0000073768
Date	Jul 24, 2023
Instrument	202307240073768

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	May 8, 2018
Property Address	481 FOREST ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-2330
Document Number	0000060600
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2018
Instrument	60600
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2019
Title Company	AMERICAN HOMELAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$121.40
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	481 FOREST ST COLUMBUS OH 432062330, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-2330

Mortgage

Document Number	60601
Date	May 8, 2018
Instrument	60601

Lender

Name	CENTERBANK
Type	Bank
Address	MILFORD, OH 45150

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 7, 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	$5,598.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption	$124,360 (-) Land $56,840 Building $67,520
2023	$5,509.00 (+2.06%) Homeowner's exemption	$124,360 (+19.47%) Land $56,840 Building $67,520	$355,300 (+19.47%) Land $162,400 Building $192,900
2022	$5,398.00 Homeowner's exemption	$104,090 Land $52,920 Building $51,170
2020			$297,400 Land $151,200 Building $146,200

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 · 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 Policies	1 in force

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

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 1,179 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Bresco Broadband.

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