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  • $245,000

    281 E Central Ave, Delaware, OH 43015

    2beds
    1,739sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1901
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Highly flexible layoutNew garage doorUpdated kitchenDining room
    Location, flexibility, and recent upgrades come together in this close-to-downtown property, perfectly suited as a primary residence or easily converted back into an income producing duplex. Leave your car keys behind because you are just a short stroll from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment of downtown Delaware, as well as local schools and the public library. The highly flexible layout features a main level with the primary bedroom, an updated full bathroom, an updated kitchen, dining room, and a front living room that can easily convert into an additional main-floor bedroom with minimal effort. Upstairs could function as a fully independent living suite complete with its own bedroom, full bath, living room, and kitchenette, making it the ultimate setup for a tenant, multi-generational living, or a guest suite. Recent improvements offer peace of mind, including a new roof completed in July 2025, a new main water line from the road, and a new garage door. This oversized 24'x24' 2 car garage provides abundant storage and extra off-street parking accessed via the convenient rear alley. Properties with this level of versatility are incredibly rare, so schedule your private showing today and unlock this home's full potential!
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joshua E Seymour 614-623-1567,

    RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.

    Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 226024549MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Ceramic/Porcelain
      • Windows: Insulated Part
      • Basement: Cellar
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,739
      • Total interior livable area: 1,739 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      Lot
      • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 51944220011000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1901

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Delaware

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $174,500
      • Annual tax amount: $3,107
      • Date on market: 7/2/2026
      • Listing terms: Conventional

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/2/2026Listed for sale$245,000+27.6%$141/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226024549 Report a problem
        7/30/2025Sold$192,000-4%$110/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225017279 Report a problem
        7/2/2025Contingent$199,900$115/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225017279 Report a problem
        6/30/2025Price change$199,900-9.1%$115/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225017279 Report a problem
        6/20/2025Listed for sale$219,900-4.3%$126/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225017279 Report a problem
        6/14/2025Contingent$229,900$132/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225017279 Report a problem
        5/27/2025Price change$229,900-4.2%$132/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225017279 Report a problem
        5/18/2025Listed for sale$239,900+507.3%$138/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225017279 Report a problem
        10/16/2008Sold$39,500-12%$23/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/19/2008Price change$44,910-10%$26/sqft
        Source: NRT KingThompson #2830534 Report a problem
        7/17/2008Listed for sale$49,900-0.2%$29/sqft
        Source: NRT KingThompson #2830534 Report a problem
        4/9/2008Sold$50,000$29/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,107 +5.1%$61,080
        2024$2,955 -0.2%$61,080
        2023$2,961 +22.8%$61,080 +41.4%
        2022$2,411 -2.1%$43,190
        2021$2,464 +1%$43,190
        2020$2,440 +9.4%$43,190 +20.7%
        2019$2,230 +6.9%$35,780 +8.2%
        2018$2,087 +32.4%$33,080 +20.8%
        2017$1,577 $27,380
        2016$1,577 -0.6%$27,380
        2015$1,585 -1.6%$27,380
        2014$1,611 -0.5%$27,380
        2013$1,620 +3.6%$27,380
        2012$1,563 +0.6%$27,380
        2011$1,554 +12.3%$27,380 -6.3%
        2010$1,383 +0.2%$29,230
        2009$1,380 +1.2%$29,230
        2008$1,363 +2.1%$29,230
        2007$1,336 -0.8%$29,230
        2006$1,347 +16%$29,230
        2005$1,162 $29,230
        2004-- --
        2003$1,753 $22,750
        2002-- $22,750 +14%
        2000$1,566 -1.6%$19,950
        1999$1,591 $19,950
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 43015

        Getting around

        55 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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