838 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 838 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4,304 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.173 acres (7,567 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Tax Bill$11,589 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Line of Credit
Nov 2016 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010-001160

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010-001160

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,304 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,152 sqft
2nd Floor Area2,152 sqft
Basement Area988 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area7,567 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Width6 ft Width
Deck Area192 sqft
Patio Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address838 OAK ST
CityCOLUMBUS
StateOH
Zip43205-1130
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description838 OAK ST BARTLETT LOT 42
Legal SubdivisionSAMUEL BARTLITS AMD ADD
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Township / Civil DivisionCOLUMBUS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract3800

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Columbus Near East Side District
listed 1978 · 1,901 contributing resources · NRIS 78002063

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

Owner

Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address1620 E BROAD ST STE 106, 106, COLUMBUS, OH 43203-2012

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE UNION BANK CO
Nov 10, 2016Loan Modification, Mortgage
CF BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 12, 2010
Deed SaleAug 12, 2010
Prior SaleDec 15, 2004
Deed Document Number201008120103411
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Property Address838 OAK ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1130
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2024
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, EMPORA TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000225752
DateDec 13, 2021
Instrument202112130225752
Lender
NameTHE UNION BANK CO
TypeBank
AddressDELAWARE, OH 43015
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueDec 10, 2031

November 2016: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionFRANKLIN OH
Property Address838 OAK ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1130
Document Number0000020757
Instrument DateNov 10, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2017

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1144 S CREEKWAY CT COLUMBUS OH 432301977, COLUMBUS, OH 43230-1977

Mortgage

Document Number0000020757
DateFeb 13, 2017
Instrument20757
Lender
NameCF BK
TypeBank
Address7000 N HIGH ST, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085-2500
Agreement
Term60 Months
DueFeb 12, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyFranklin County
MunicipalityColumbus City
Unified School DistrictColumbus City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$11,589.00 (+2.64%)$154,570 (-) Land $14,670 Building $139,900
2023$11,291.00 (+126.64%)$154,570 (+132.65%) Land $14,670 Building $139,900$441,600 (+132.67%) Land $41,900 Building $399,700
2022$4,982.00$66,440 Land $11,730 Building $54,710
2020$189,800 Land $33,500 Building $156,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 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 641 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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: AT&T, Bresco Broadband.

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