553 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43206 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 553 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43206

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size	0.065 acres (2,848 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$500,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,283 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010-274540`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010-274540`
Alternative APN	`01027454000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,436 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,437 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1896
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	2,848 sqft (0.065 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	553 S 5TH ST
City	COLUMBUS
State	OH
Zip	43206-1264
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Description	553 SOUTH FIFTH STREET SOUTH FIFTH STREET CONDOMINIUM UNIT 553
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH FIFTH ST
Legal Lot Number	52,53
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1041
Census Tract	5200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the German Village listed 1974 · 1,780 contributing resources · NRIS 74001490

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

553 S 5th St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Franklin County records, as of September 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	553 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1264
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 26, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ICD MORTGAGE
Oct 12, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 26, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI SUPREME LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021183981
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 20, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000013978
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	Aug 26, 2026
Property Address	553 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1264
Document Number	0000104152
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2026
Instrument	2026104152
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026
Title Company	ROCKET TITLE, ROCKET CLOSE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	553 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1264

Mortgage

Document Number	0000104152,
Date	Aug 26, 2026
Instrument	2026104152

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Property Address	553 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1264
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2026
Title Company	MEYMAX TITLE AGENCY/OH LLC, MEYMAX TITLE AGCY OF OH LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032338
Date	Feb 19, 2021
Instrument	202102190032338

Lender

Name	ICD MORTGAGE
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	WAUKESHA, WI 53186

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2021
Property Address	553 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1264
Document Number	0000183981
Map Reference	DOC 200501250015456
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2021
Instrument	202110120183981
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2026
Title Company	NORTHWEST TTL FAM OF COMPANI

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$500.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	553 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1264

Mortgage

Document Number	0000183982
Date	Oct 12, 2021
Instrument	202110120183982

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN OH
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2018
Property Address	553 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1264
Document Number	0000084525
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2018
Instrument	84525
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2018
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$432.10
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14801 GYURUM DR #300 DALLAS TX 75254, 300, DALLAS, TX 75254

Mortgage

Document Number	84526
Date	Jun 26, 2018
Instrument	84526

Lender

Name	SUPREME LNDG
Address	DALLAS, TX 75254

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 25, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Franklin County
Municipality	Columbus City
Unified School District	Columbus City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$149,800 (-) Land $35,000 Building $114,800	$428,000 Land $100,000 Building $328,000
2024	$6,283.00 (+7.86%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$149,800 (-) Land $35,000 Building $114,800
2023	$5,825.00 (-4.54%) Homeowner's exemption	$149,800 (+10.82%) Land $35,000 Building $114,800	$428,000 Land $100,000 Building $328,000
2022	$6,102.00 Homeowner's exemption	$135,170 Land $36,400 Building $98,770
2020			$386,200 Land $104,000 Building $282,200

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 553 S 5th 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

The area around 553 S 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	SANITARY DISTRICT #4 serves 8,575 people · EPA ID OH2501003
Water Source	Purchased surface water from COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Bresco Broadband.

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