Franklin County property record for 985 Bernhard Rd, Columbus, OH 43227 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,081 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,890 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090-004498 |
| Primary APN | 090-004498 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,081 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 985 BERNHARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43227-1229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 985 BERNHARD RD BERNHARDS 2ND LOT 260 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERNHARDS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 260 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 9250 |
Source: Franklin County records · APN 090-004498
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 18127, FAIRFIELD, OH 45018-0127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 06, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 06, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023104935 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 06, 2023 |
| Property Address | 985 BERNHARD RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43227-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000104935 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202310060104935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | AXXIS TITLE AGENCY LTD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $205.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 18127, FAIRFIELD, OH 45018-0127 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000104936 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202310060104936 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000104937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202310060104937 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45246 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 985 BERNHARD RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43227-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000071996 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202307190071996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | AXXIS TITLE AGENCY LIMITED, AXXIS TITLE AGENCY LTD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 E RICH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-5318 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000071997 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202307190071997 |
| Name | KIAVI FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 985 BERNHARD RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43227-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000035102 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202304130035102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Franklin County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Whitehall City |
| Unified School District | Whitehall City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,120 (-) Land $13,650 Building $52,470 | $188,900 (-) Land $39,000 Building $149,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,890.00 (+41.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,120 (+17.55%) Land $13,650 Building $52,470 | |
| 2023 | $2,043.00 (+48.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,250 (+71.49%) Land $13,650 Building $42,600 | $188,900 (+101.6%) Land $39,000 Building $149,900 |
| 2022 | $1,373.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,800 Land $5,460 Building $27,340 | |
| 2020 | $93,700 Land $15,600 Building $78,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Franklin County (39049C), updated June 4, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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