Franklin County property record for 898 Varsity Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,187 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,842 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $154,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,312 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-099913 |
| Primary APN | 010-099913 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,187 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 7,842 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 898 VARSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43221-1666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 898 VARSITY AVE UNIVERSITY CITY HOMES LOT 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY CITY HOMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 7811 |
898 Varsity Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Franklin County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 898 VARSITY AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-1666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| May 9, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE FIRST, TITLE FIRST AGENCY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000061931 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007091 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 898 VARSITY AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-1666 |
| Document Number | 0000007091 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 14&15 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202101120007091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | HBI TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 898 VARSITY AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-1666 |
| Document Number | 0000007092 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101120007092 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 898 VARSITY AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43221-1666 |
| Document Number | 0000061931 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 61931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE FIRST, TITLE FIRST AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $154.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2370 WIMBLEDON RD COLUMBUS OH 432204333, COLUMBUS, OH 43220-4333 |
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 | $4,312.00 (+1.58%) | $93,810 (-) Land $40,640 Building $53,170 | |
| 2023 | $4,245.00 (+4.56%) | $93,810 (+22.77%) Land $40,640 Building $53,170 | $268,000 Land $116,100 Building $151,900 |
| 2022 | $4,060.00 | $76,410 Land $21,630 Building $54,780 | |
| 2020 | $218,300 Land $61,800 Building $156,500 |
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 898 Varsity Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026
| 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.
The area around 898 Varsity 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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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