Sold for $178,000

$178,000

121 Chicago Ave, Columbus, OH 43222

2beds

1,234sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1914

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$189,600 Zestimate^®

$144/sqft

$1,552 Estimated rent

Home value

$189,600

$180,000 - $199,000

$1,552/mo

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What's special

This gem at 121 Chicago Ave shines with natural light, exposed brick character throughout, an updated kitchen featuring modern finishes, and all new siding. Enjoy the conveniences of first-floor laundry making laundry duty easy, a cute powder room accessible to guests directly off the large kitchen, and ample storage space in the full basement. Outside, take advantage of the large fenced in backyard to enjoy some gardening and fresh air. With 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this is a wonderful first home, turnkey investment, or downsizing opportunity. Rents in the area range from $1500/mo (long term rental) to $1800/mo (mid-term rental)! Located just mere minutes from Downtown Columbus and Grandview, you'll love quick access to essential Columbus highways, plus the vibrant Franklinton arts district with its galleries, breweries, and local hotspots.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Two
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,234
Total interior livable area: 1,234 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Patio & porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 010004514

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1914

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Columbus

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $144/sqft
Tax assessed value: $154,500
Annual tax amount: $2,427
Date on market: 1/2/2026

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/2/2026	Listing removed	$1,550$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
5/29/2026	Listed for rent	$1,550$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
5/15/2026	Listing removed	$1,550$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
3/25/2026	Listed for rent	$1,550$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
2/11/2026	Sold	$178,000-6.3%$144/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226000062 Report a problem
1/13/2026	Contingent	$189,900$154/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226000062 Report a problem
1/10/2026	Price change	$189,900-5%$154/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226000062 Report a problem
1/2/2026	Listed for sale	$199,950+4.7%$162/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226000062 Report a problem
4/29/2021	Sold	$191,000+344.2%$155/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #221008116 Report a problem
7/17/2017	Sold	$43,000+7.8%$35/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #217008358 Report a problem
3/24/2017	Listing removed	$39,900$32/sqft
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3/24/2017	Pending sale	$39,900$32/sqft
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3/22/2017	Listed for sale	$39,900$32/sqft
Source: ERA Real Solutions Realty #217008358 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,427 +1.3%	$54,080
2023	$2,396 +56.3%	$54,080 +83%
2022	$1,533 +60.5%	$29,550 +60.8%
2021	$955 -0.1%	$18,380
2020	$956 +3%	$18,380 +20.1%
2019	$928 +0.2%	$15,300
2018	$926	$15,300 +60.5%
2017	$926 +2229.5%	$9,530 +1.9%
2016	$40 +120.4%	$9,350
2015	$18	$9,350
2014	$18 -63.2%	$9,350 -10.1%
2013	$49 -48.9%	$10,395
2011	$96 -19%	$10,395 -4.5%
2010	$118 +30.3%	$10,885
2008	$91	$10,885
2007	--	--
2006	--	--
2005	--	--
2004	$45 +234.1%	--
2003	$13 -55.4%	--
2002	$30 +314.3%	--
2001	$7 -21.6%	--
2000	$9	--