Franklin County property record for 5440 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,778 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,774 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 180-004635 |
| Primary APN | 180-004635 |
|---|
| 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 | 954 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,778 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5440 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 1189 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUB OF PT OF BLACKLICK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1189 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 9410 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5440 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202103020037685 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Property Address | 5440 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5440 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000126700 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202312050126700 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5440 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000037685 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 24&25 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103020037685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5440 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5917 |
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 | $2,774.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,810 (-) Land $16,630 Building $40,180 | |
| 2023 | $2,731.00 (+37.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,810 (+72.99%) Land $16,630 Building $40,180 | $162,300 (+73.03%) Land $47,500 Building $114,800 |
| 2022 | $1,990.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,840 Land $6,550 Building $26,290 | |
| 2020 | $93,800 Land $18,700 Building $75,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 500 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 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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