Franklin County property record for 981 Montrose Ave, Bexley, OH 43209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,551 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,580 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-003437 |
| Primary APN | 020-003437 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,253 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,551 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 981 MONTROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43209-2453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 981 MONTROSE AVE LOT 40 LIVINGSTON HTS |
| Legal Subdivision | LIVINGSTON HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEXLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 8900 |
981 Montrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Franklin County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 MONTROSE AVE, BEXLEY, OH 43209-2453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201856212 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012692 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 981 MONTROSE AVE, BEXLEY, OH 43209-2453 |
| Document Number | 0000056212 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 118&119 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201804300056212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | CLEAN TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 96 N FORTH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215 |
| Document Number | 0000056213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201804300056213 |
| Name | TELHIO CU INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0000056214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201804300056214 |
| Name | TELHIO CU INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43215 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2038 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Bexley City |
| Unified School District | Bexley City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,500 (-) Land $42,980 Building $93,520 | $390,000 Land $122,800 Building $267,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,580.00 (+11.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,500 (-) Land $42,980 Building $93,520 | |
| 2023 | $6,815.00 (-2.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,500 (+21.33%) Land $42,980 Building $93,520 | $390,000 Land $122,800 Building $267,200 |
| 2022 | $6,993.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,500 Land $24,820 Building $87,680 | |
| 2020 | $321,400 Land $70,900 Building $250,500 |
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 981 Montrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 981 Montrose 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 | BEXLEY CITY PWS serves 14,250 people · EPA ID OH2500103 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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