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!
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (7/30)
$239,900
281 E Central Ave, Delaware, OH 43015
2beds
1,739sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly flexible layoutNew garage doorUpdated kitchenDining room
- 58 days
- 907
- 59
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joshua E Seymour 614-623-1567,
RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 226024549
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: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,107
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $239,900-2.1%$138/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+27.6%$141/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $192,000-4%$110/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Contingent | $199,900$115/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Price change | $199,900-9.1%$115/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900-4.3%$126/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Contingent | $229,900$132/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$132/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900+507.3%$138/sqft |
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| 10/16/2008 | Sold | $39,500-12%$23/sqft |
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| 8/19/2008 | Price change | $44,910-10%$26/sqft |
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| 7/17/2008 | Listed for sale | $49,900-0.2%$29/sqft |
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| 4/9/2008 | Sold | $50,000$29/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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