Franklin County property record for 4940 Root St, Columbus, OH 43207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 967 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,383 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,500 (Jun 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,768 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 150-002301 |
| Primary APN | 150-002301 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 967 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 971 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 8,383 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4940 ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43207-5056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4940 ROOT ST HAMILTON MEADOWS 7 LOT 761 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMILTON MEADOWS NO 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 761 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 9590 |
4940 Root St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1986.
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 4940 ROOT ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-5056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4940 ROOT ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-5056 |
| Document Number | 0000092757 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 117 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202508260092757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4940 ROOT ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-5056 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Hamilton Township |
| Unified School District | Hamilton Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,768.00 (-1.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $71,090 (-) Land $17,820 Building $53,270 | |
| 2023 | $2,814.00 (+74.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,090 (+84.94%) Land $17,820 Building $53,270 | $203,100 Land $50,900 Building $152,200 |
| 2022 | $1,609.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,440 Land $6,620 Building $31,820 | |
| 2020 | $109,800 Land $18,900 Building $90,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4940 Root St 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.
Wildfire risk around 4940 Root St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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