For sale

Price cut: $10K (10/2)

$149,900

281 N Wayne Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

2beds

962sqft

$1,209/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

3,920 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$156/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Classic brick exteriorDetached one-car garageBeautiful original hardwood floors

Welcome to 281 N Wayne Ave, a well-cared-for home full of charm in Columbus' historic North Hilltop neighborhood. The classic brick exterior and beautiful original hardwood floors give this home character from the moment you arrive. Inside, you'll find plenty of windows that bring in lots of natural light, making the home feel bright and welcoming--and perfect for plant lovers! The basement is ready to be finished and offers great potential for extra living space, a home office, workout area, or possible additional bedroom. The property also includes a detached one-car garage and is within walking distance of a wonderful neighborhood park. The seller has put a lot of care into maintaining this home over the years, and it shows. This home has good bones, original charm, and plenty of potential for its next owner. Conveniently located near Downtown Columbus, shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways. Come see all that 281 N Wayne Ave has to offer!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: One, Decorative
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 962
Total interior livable area: 962 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One
Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

Size: 3,920 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 010014864
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Columbus

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $156/sqft
Tax assessed value: $86,800
Annual tax amount: $1,397
Date on market: 9/18/2026
Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/2/2026	Price change	$149,900-6.3%$156/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226035814 Report a problem
9/18/2026	Listed for sale	$159,900+15890%$166/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226035814 Report a problem
10/11/2017	Sold	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,397 +0.3%	$30,390
2024	$1,393 +1.3%	$30,390
2023	$1,375 +52.1%	$30,390 +78.6%
2022	$905 -0.2%	$17,020
2021	$906 -0.1%	$17,020
2020	$907 +4.5%	$17,020 +21.8%
2019	$869 +82.1%	$13,970
2018	$477	$13,970
2017	$477 -58.8%	$13,970 -20%
2016	$1,157 +10.2%	$17,470
2015	$1,051	$17,470
2014	$1,051 +71.9%	$17,470 -15%
2013	$611 -48.9%	$20,545
2011	$1,195 -7.8%	$20,545 -12.3%
2010	$1,296 +6.4%	$23,415
2008	$1,218 +18.7%	$23,415
2007	$1,026 +0.4%	--
2006	$1,022 +4.2%	--
2005	$981 -3.6%	--
2004	$1,017 +20.1%	--
2003	$847 +0.4%	--
2002	$844 +11.1%	--
2001	$759 -0.5%	--
2000	$763	--