Franklin County property record for 972 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,696 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-021088 |
| Primary APN | 010-021088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,974 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,070 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 972 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43205-1241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 972 FRANKLIN AVE HOFFMAN LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | R C HOFFMAN & OTHERS AMD PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 3800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Columbus Near East Side District listed 1978 · 1,901 contributing resources · NRIS 78002063 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
972 Franklin Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Franklin County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3000 LAVA RIDGE CT, 200, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661-2803 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202664976 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012531 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 972 FRANKLIN AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1241 |
| Document Number | 0000064976 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202664976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $68,175.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 LAVA RIDGE CT, 200, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661-2803 |
| Document Number | 0000064977, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202664977 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 972 FRANKLIN AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1241 |
| Document Number | 0000011103 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11103 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6291 BELLMEADOW DR COLUMBUS OH 432292150, COLUMBUS, OH 43229-2150 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Franklin Ave was $5,521, down 34.6% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,521.00 (-34.64%) | $120,120 (-) Land $38,220 Building $81,900 | $343,200 Land $109,200 Building $234,000 |
| 2024 | $8,447.00 (+51.22%) | $120,120 (-) Land $38,220 Building $81,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,586.00 (+18.5%) | $120,120 (+39.85%) Land $38,220 Building $81,900 | $343,200 Land $109,200 Building $234,000 |
| 2022 | $4,714.00 | $85,890 Land $6,230 Building $79,660 | |
| 2020 | $245,400 Land $17,800 Building $227,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 972 Franklin 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 972 Franklin 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 |
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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 730 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
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