Franklin County property record for 553 Whitethorne Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,568 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-065984 |
| Primary APN | 010-065984 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 778 sqft |
| Attic Area | 775 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,199 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 553 WHITETHORNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43223-1738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHITHORNE AVE HAZELWOOD LOT 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAZELWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4820 |
The current owner of 553 Whitethorne Ave bought it in December 2013.
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 264 COLUMBIAN AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43223-1209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 914832-A |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Columbus City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,568.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,830 (-) Land $5,360 Building $29,470 | |
| 2023 | $1,543.00 (+54.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,830 (+80.94%) Land $5,360 Building $29,470 | $99,500 Land $15,300 Building $84,200 |
| 2022 | $998.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,250 Land $1,960 Building $17,290 | |
| 2020 | $55,000 Land $5,600 Building $49,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Whitethorne Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · 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.
The area around 553 Whitethorne Ave 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 1,309,468 people · EPA ID OH2504412 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | 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 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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