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$471,664$132 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $465,000 on Jan 17, 2023

281 CALIFORNIA AVE

SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,567 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$472K
$399K low$545K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$465,000 · Jan 17, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,853 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$184,910 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,460
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$528,310

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCLARK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.01
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 764 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Shawnee Middle School/High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.8 mi
E
Shawnee Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.3 mi

District: Clark-Shawnee Local School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45505These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.206
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,287
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,389 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,301
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,642
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

281 California Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Springfield 45505
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Springfield 45505
  • Among the largest homes in Springfield 45505
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Springfield 45505
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Springfield 45505

What homes are worth in Springfield 45505

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$33K$348K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Springfield 45505.

How it measures up in Springfield 45505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 45505.

Estimated value$471,664
CheaperTypical $119,256Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area3,567 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 281 California Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 45505Clark County
Estimated valuepricier than$471,664almost all homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13265% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than3,567 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.01 ac98% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than200195% of homes94% of homes

About 281 California Ave

How much is 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH is $471,664 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $398,774 to $544,554. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH last sell?

281 California Ave, Springfield, OH last sold on Jan 17, 2023 for $465,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH?

281 California Ave, Springfield, OH has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,567 square feet of living space and a 2.01-acre lot.

When was 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH built?

281 California Ave, Springfield, OH was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH?

281 California Ave, Springfield, OH is assigned to Shawnee Middle School/High School (middle), rated A-; Shawnee Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Clark-Shawnee Local School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH compare to other homes in Springfield 45505?

Among the 7,110 homes in Springfield 45505, it is worth more than almost all of them ($471,664 against a typical $119,256), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($132 against a typical $106), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,567 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (2.01 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2001 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Clark County, it is worth more than 96% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 California Ave, Springfield, OH was $6,853. The county assessed it at $184,910.

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