5388 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 5388 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.176 acres (7,701 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$260,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$3,790 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN180-004640

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN180-004640

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,288 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area620 sqft
2nd Floor Area672 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2023
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Lot Area7,701 sqft (0.176 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5388 DEFOREST DR
CityCOLUMBUS
StateOH
Zip43232-5917
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDEFOREST DR RESUB PT BLACKLICK ESTATES 6 1194
Legal SubdivisionRESUB OF PT OF BLACKLICK ESTATES
Legal Lot Number1194
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionMADISON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract9410

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5388 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NFM INC
Jan 24, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
TIMOTHY FLYNN
Oct 20, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number4638
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Recording DateApr 3, 2023
Property Address5388 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917
Document Number0000031219
Map ReferenceMB 38 PG 24
Instrument DateMar 31, 2023
Instrument202304030031219
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, EMPORA TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$260.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5388 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917

Mortgage

Document Number0000031220
DateApr 3, 2023
Instrument202304030031220
Lender
NameNFM INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2053

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Recording DateJan 24, 2023
Property Address5388 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917
Document Number0000007481
Map ReferenceMB 38 PG 24
Instrument DateJan 23, 2023
Instrument202301240007481
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, EMPORA TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$175.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1600 S 6TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43207-1101

Mortgage

Document Number0000007482
DateJan 24, 2023
Instrument202301240007482
Lender
NameTIMOTHY FLYNN
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJan 23, 2024

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Recording DateOct 20, 2017
Property Address5388 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917
Document Number0000146724
Map ReferenceMB38 PG24
Instrument DateOct 13, 2017
Instrument201710200146724
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$196.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 182661, COLUMBUS, OH 43218-2661

Mortgage

Document Number0000146725
DateOct 20, 2017
Instrument201710200146725
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyFranklin County
County SubdivisionMadison Township
Unified School DistrictGroveport Madison Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$3,790.00 (+17.48%) Homeowner's exemption$77,710 (+15.69%) Land $16,630 Building $61,080
2023$3,226.00 (+55.92%) Homeowner's exemption$67,170 (+96.58%) Land $16,630 Building $50,540$222,000 (+127.46%) Land $47,500 Building $174,500
2022$2,069.00 Homeowner's exemption$34,170 Land $6,550 Building $27,620
2020$97,600 Land $18,700 Building $78,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 28 policies
Nearby Flood Policies28 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1979–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 8
Most Recent ClaimMar 2026 · rainfall accumulation

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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemAQUA OHIO - BLACKLICK
private · serves 7,100 people · EPA ID OH2502412
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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