Franklin County property record for 5535 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,172 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $103,500 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,927 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 180-003803 |
| Primary APN | 180-003803 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,172 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5535 DEFOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43232-5924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEFOREST DR BLACKLICK ESTATES 6 1027 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACKLICK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1027 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 9410 |
5535 Deforest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5535 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Certificate of Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 623 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5535 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5924 |
| Document Number | 0000004980 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202401160004980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | MEYMAX TITLE AGENCY/OH LLC, MEYMAX TITLE AGCY OF OH LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $103.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 11733, NEWARK, NJ 07101-4733 |
| Document Number | 0000004982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202401160004982 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5535 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5924 |
| Document Number | 0000152362 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211020152362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4444 WINCHESTER PIKE, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-5606 |
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 | $2,927.00 (+19.76%) | $59,960 (-) Land $16,280 Building $43,680 | |
| 2023 | $2,444.00 (+71.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,960 (+86.15%) Land $16,280 Building $43,680 | $171,300 Land $46,500 Building $124,800 |
| 2022 | $1,426.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,210 Land $6,060 Building $26,150 | |
| 2020 | $92,000 Land $17,300 Building $74,700 |
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 5535 Deforest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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 5535 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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