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  • $399,900

    408 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

    3beds
    1,482sqft
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    $3,058/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    2,178 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $270/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    If you're holding out for a 10/10, keep scrolling, you may never find a home like this. But if you're okay with a solid 8 in a 10/10 location, with the hard work already handled and room to add value, this is the one! Looking for a solid investment in an ideal location? Stop scrolling. This all-brick 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits in Harrison West, outside the historic preservation district, so you'll have fewer restrictions and more freedom to make it your own. It works three ways: a strong rental in a neighborhood that never sits empty, a smart price point for a first-time buyer, or a flip for someone ready to put in some love and pull out real equity. The big-ticket items are already done. In the last five years, the home has received new windows throughout, an updated kitchen and bathroom, new appliances, a new roof, and a new 150-amp electrical panel with updated wiring. That's the expensive, unglamorous work most buyers dread, finished before you walk in. Parking is currently on-street, but the City of Columbus is reviewing a permit and variance request. With rear alley access, this approval would open the door to off-street parking or a future 2 car garage. The location does the rest. Steps to the Olentangy Trail and neighborhood staples like Zeno's, Saucy Brew Works, and Lucky's Market. Walkable to OSU Medical Center, the Short North, and the Arena District, with quick highway access for the daily commute. Coming soon!
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    Listed by:

    Joseph R Speakman 614-607-3691,

    e-Merge Real Estate

    Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 226039616MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Partial
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Two, Decorative
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,482
      • Total interior livable area: 1,482 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 2,178 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 010039743
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Harrison West
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Columbus

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $270/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $352,100
      • Annual tax amount: $5,665
      • Date on market: 10/23/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/23/2026Listed for sale$399,900-8.9%$270/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226039616 Report a problem
        10/1/2026Listing removed$439,000$296/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226025053 Report a problem
        8/12/2026Price change$439,000-6.4%$296/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226025053 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Price change$469,000-4.1%$316/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226025053 Report a problem
        7/7/2026Listed for sale$489,000+1024.1%$330/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226025053 Report a problem
        5/25/1993Sold$43,500$29/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,665 +0.3%$123,240
        2024$5,648 +1.3%$123,240
        2023$5,577 +3.4%$123,240 +21.5%
        2022$5,392 -0.2%$101,470
        2021$5,402 -0.1%$101,470
        2020$5,410 +15.8%$101,470 +35%
        2019$4,673 +0.2%$75,150
        2018$4,665 $75,150
        2017$4,665 +6%$75,150 +16%
        2016$4,402 +9.8%$64,790
        2015$4,007 -0.2%$64,790
        2014$4,017 $64,790
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Harrison West

        Getting around

        80 / 100
        Very Walkable
        55 / 100
        Good Transit

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