Columbiana County property record for 686 Franklin Ave, Salem, OH 44460
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $542 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-01484.000 |
| Primary APN | 51-01484.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 677 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 677 sqft |
| Basement Area | 677 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,786 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 686 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44460-3159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S PT 2 P EVANS 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIANA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PERRY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
686 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Columbiana County records, as of March 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 686 FRANKLIN AVE, SALEM, OH 44460-3159 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 202200005960 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2563 / 722 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIANA OH |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 686 FRANKLIN AVE, SALEM, OH 44460-3159 |
| Document Number | 002563/722 |
| Book / Page | 2563 / 722 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200005960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 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 | 829 CHAGRIN RIVER RD, GATES MILLS, OH 44040-9701 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Franklin Ave was $542 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Columbiana County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana County |
| County Subdivision | Perry Township |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,820 Land $4,900 Building $19,920 | $70,900 Land $14,000 Building $56,900 |
| 2023 | $834.00 (+10.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,690 (-) Land $4,100 Building $16,590 | |
| 2022 | $753.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,690 Land $4,100 Building $16,590 | $59,100 Land $11,700 Building $47,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2019
| 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 risk around 686 Franklin Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | SALEM CITY serves 16,850 people · EPA ID OH1502011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 518 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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