Fully updated and move-in ready, this Franklinton beauty shines with style and function. The kitchen steals the show with expansive granite countertops, a large island perfect for cooking or gathering, elegant cabinetry, and premium stainless steel appliances. Contemporary lighting adds warmth and sophistication throughout. Upstairs features three spacious bedrooms and a remodeled bath with a dual vanity and subway tile shower. Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry, a fully fenced backyard, and a detached two-car garage, all in one of Columbus' most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. Tax Abatement through 2036!
For sale
$224,900
280 S Central Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
3beds
1,228sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,643/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garageFirst-floor laundryThree spacious bedroomsPremium stainless steel appliancesExpansive granite countertopsFully fenced backyardElegant cabinetry
- 98 days |
- 416 |
- 49 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
James E Ross 614-407-6819,
Red 1 Realty
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 226012429
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,228
- Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 010053175
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Columbus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,400
- Annual tax amount: $806
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $224,900+4.7%$183/sqft |
Source:  Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226012429 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Listing removed | $214,900$175/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225042159 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $214,900-4.4%$175/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225042159 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,594$1/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $224,900+435.5%$183/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225042159 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $1,594-1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $1,624-3%$1/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,674-2.3%$1/sqft |
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| 11/8/2024 | Listing removed | $1,714$1/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,714+3.9%$1/sqft |
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| 8/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650+10.8%$1/sqft |
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| 10/6/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/15/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,489$1/sqft |
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| 10/29/2020 | Sold | $42,000+55.6%$34/sqft |
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| 12/14/2018 | Sold | $27,000-10.7%$22/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #218039624 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2018 | Price change | $30,250-10.8%$25/sqft |
Source: Kent Amlin Realty #218039624 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $33,900+44.2%$28/sqft |
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| 1/29/2004 | Sold | $23,505-42.1%$19/sqft |
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| 10/7/2003 | Sold | $40,600-26%$33/sqft |
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| 9/18/2001 | Sold | $54,900$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $806 +1.3% | $83,100 |
| 2023 | $796 +22.5% | $83,100 +75.1% |
| 2022 | $649 -5.6% | $47,470 +267.4% |
| 2021 | $688 +1.3% | $12,920 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $679 +3.3% | $12,740 +20.5% |
| 2019 | $657 +50.1% | $10,570 -25.1% |
| 2018 | $438 | $14,110 |
| 2017 | $438 -58.1% | $14,110 -8.2% |
| 2016 | $1,044 +9.8% | $15,370 |
| 2015 | $951 | $15,370 |
| 2014 | $951 +81.9% | $15,370 -10% |
| 2013 | $523 -53.2% | $17,080 |
| 2011 | $1,118 -19.8% | $17,080 -22.7% |
| 2010 | $1,393 -10.6% | $22,085 |
| 2008 | $1,559 +8.6% | $22,085 |
| 2007 | $1,435 +44.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $992 +4.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $952 +4.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $911 +6.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $858 +16.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $734 +54.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $476 +2.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $466 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 43223
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Starling PK-8Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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