Franklin County property record for 5428 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,630 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 180-004636 |
| Primary APN | 180-004636 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 955 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,771 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5428 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 1190 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUB OF PT OF BLACKLICK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1190 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 9410 |
5428 Deforest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5428 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Partial Claim Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WESBANCO BANK INC |
| May 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 27, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 8270 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 5428 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS STLMT SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5428 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000007350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202601200007350 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Type | Partial Claim Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 304 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 5428 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000142445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201810180142445 |
| Name | WESBANCO BANK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43209 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2043 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5428 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000079401 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 24&25 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105040079401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FIRST OHIO TTL INS AGCY LTD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6850 MILLER RD, BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141-3222 |
| Document Number | 0000079402 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105040079402 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5428 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000072377 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 72377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST OH TITLE INSURANCE BOX, FIRST OH TITLE INS BOX |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $130.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5428 DEFOREST DR COLUMBUS OH 432325917, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Document Number | 72378 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 72378 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 26, 2050 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,630.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,840 (-) Land $16,630 Building $37,210 | |
| 2023 | $2,589.00 (+42.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,840 (+79.65%) Land $16,630 Building $37,210 | $153,800 Land $47,500 Building $106,300 |
| 2022 | $1,817.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,970 Land $6,550 Building $23,420 | |
| 2020 | $85,600 Land $18,700 Building $66,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5428 Deforest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 5428 Deforest Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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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