Franklin County property record for 5420 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,420 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 180-004637 |
| Primary APN | 180-004637 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5420 DEFOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43232-5917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEFOREST DR RESUB PT BLACKLICK ESTATES 6 1191 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUB OF PT OF BLACKLICK ESTATES NO 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1191 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 9410 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5420 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage EAST COAST CAP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201780214 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078945 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 5420 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000151902 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202108250151902 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5420 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000080214 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 80214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $123.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 MELVILLE PARK RD #200 MELVILLE NY 117473156, 200, MELVILLE, NY 11747-3156 |
| Document Number | 80215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 80215 |
| Name | EAST COAST CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 13, 2047 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Madison Township |
| Unified School District | Groveport Madison Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,710 (-) Land $16,630 Building $54,080 | $202,000 (-) Land $47,500 Building $154,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,420.00 (+0.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,710 (-) Land $16,630 Building $54,080 | |
| 2023 | $3,395.00 (+41.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,710 (+78.74%) Land $16,630 Building $54,080 | $202,000 (+78.76%) Land $47,500 Building $154,500 |
| 2022 | $2,393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,560 Land $6,550 Building $33,010 | |
| 2020 | $113,000 Land $18,700 Building $94,300 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% 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 | AQUA OHIO - BLACKLICK private · serves 7,100 people · EPA ID OH2502412 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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