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$875,000

For Sale

9 days ago

878 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH

House

MLS® 226007614

4 Bed

4 Bath

4262 sqft

2 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 4262 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $11,381
Days Active 9
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Approx. Age 1926
Avg. Price Per Sqft $205
MLS® Number 226007614

Property Address: 878 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH, 43205-1138

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Simply stunning and iconic one of kind home on desirable Franklin Avenue in Olde Towne East. Designed as the primary residence of (and by), Ohio's first female licensed architect, Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector. Described as ''eclectic and very personal design'', the 3 story home features a asymmetrical stucco facade and combines French doors and steel casement windows. Inside, history has been preserved (and updated with sophisticated touches) with hardwood floors, unpainted woodwork, original cabinetry and 8 fireplaces throughout. All rooms are nice sized and functional. Spacious living is perfect for entertaining with access to a small side porch and the built in greenhouse, a formal dining is adjacent to the private breakfast nook, beautiful eat in kitchen with original upper cabinetry/ new lowers with quartz countertops and Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances in addition, the original butler's pantry serves as additional kitchen storage or as a bar. Upstairs: 5 bedrooms of varying sizes and two full baths, laundry closet and landing with built-in cabinetry. The expansive 3rd floor recreation room is completely open with vaulted ceilings and access to the roof top terrace. In addition, there is a half bath and jetted tub. Outside is a beautifully landscaped private fenced yard with covered back porch, patio and access to the 2 car detached garage. All of this, numerous updates inside and out and so much more. An amazing location and just around the corner from the Old Towne Tavern, Osteria Pizzeria and Attic Comedy Club, with easy access to all Olde Towne East and Downtown destinations. ***3D Virtual Tour and Floor plan available to serious/ qualified Buyers.*** Seller is a licensed agent in the state of Ohio.
MLS® Number226007614
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage0.13
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1926
BasementFull
DrivewayGarage Door Opener, Detached Garage
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Price History

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For Sale

Mar 13, 2026List Date
$875,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $448,000 and $1,089,000.
Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $448,127
Expected to sell in 29 days. Similar properties sold in 38 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 9 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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878 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH

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