5603 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 5603 Deforest Dr, Columbus, OH 43232

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,068 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.138 acres (5,998 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$240,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$4,004 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010-246360

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010-246360
Alternative APN
  • 01024636000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,068 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,188 sqft
Basement Area880 sqft
Finished Basement880 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area5,998 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5603 DEFOREST DR
CityCOLUMBUS
StateOH
Zip43232-7515
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDEFOREST DRIVE CHATTERTON SECTION 2 LOT 130
Legal SubdivisionCHATTERTON SEC 2
Legal Lot Number130
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionCOLUMBUS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract9373

Owner

Source: Franklin County records, as of April 16, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 4090, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85261-4090
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 29, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST PRIORITY TITLE COMPANY, FIRST INTEGRITY TTL CO DENVE
Feb 9, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
LENDUS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021133802
Last Transfer DateMay 5, 2022
Transfer Doc0000141563
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Recording DateJul 29, 2021
Property Address5603 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-7515
Document Number0000133802
Map ReferenceMB 89 PG 80
Instrument DateJul 9, 2021
Instrument202107290133802
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST PRIORITY TITLE COMPANY, FIRST INTEGRITY TTL CO DENVE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$240.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 4090, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85261-4090
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Recording DateFeb 9, 2018
Property Address5603 DEFOREST DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-7515
Document Number0000018959
Map ReferenceMB89 PG80
Instrument DateFeb 6, 2018
Instrument201802090018959
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2022
Title CompanyELITE LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$136.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3236 STONY WALLEY RD, ALAMO, CA 94507

Mortgage

Document Number0000018960
DateFeb 9, 2018
Instrument201802090018960
Lender
NameLENDUS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number0000018961
DateFeb 9, 2018
Instrument201802090018961
Lender
NameAMERICAN EAGLE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTERVILLE, OH 43082
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyFranklin County
MunicipalityColumbus City
Unified School DistrictGroveport Madison Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$87,370 (-) Land $23,280 Building $64,090$249,600 (-) Land $66,500 Building $183,100
2024$4,004.00 (+1.26%)$87,370 (-) Land $23,280 Building $64,090
2023$3,954.00 (-36.27%)$87,370 (+4.01%) Land $23,280 Building $64,090$249,600 (+4%) Land $66,500 Building $183,100
2022$6,204.00$84,000 Land $5,250 Building $78,750
2020$240,000 Land $15,000 Building $225,000

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2017 · other causes

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCOLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,309,468 people · EPA ID OH2504412
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2022
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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