1557 Safford Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223
- 2 bed
- 1 bath
- 896 sq ft
- 0.07 acres
- Built 1923
About this home
This updated home is a standout in a revitalized neighborhood where historic charm meets fresh investment and energy. Inside, stylish and functional flooring pairs perfectly with trendy lighting and modern fixtures throughout. The kitchen shines with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and elegant cabinetry that feels both polished and practical. Upstairs, you will find two spacious bedrooms and a fully updated bathroom designed with comfort in mind. Outside, the enormous deck overlooks a fully fenced backyard that is ready for relaxing evenings or weekend entertaining. Opportunities like this do not come along often, and this one is absolutely worth seeing. Tax abatement through 2037!!
Key facts
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 266
- Price per sq ft
- $162
- Property taxes
- about $690/yr
- County
- Franklin
- MLS #
- 226001437
- Listing brokerage
- Red 1 Realty
- Listing agent
- James E Ross
- Listing brokerage contact
- 614-585-9020
Price reduced 17% from $174,900 on September 17.
Room by room
- Lower-level Laundry
- Eat-in kitchen
- Living Room
- 2 bedroomssecond floor
Interior
- Levels
- Two
- Basement
- Full
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace
- Decorative
Exterior and construction
- Style
- Farmhouse
- Foundation
- Block
- Porch and patio
- Porch, Deck
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Common walls
- No One Below
Lot and parking
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
- Lot square feet
- 3,049
Systems and utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
Taxes and HOA
- Property taxes
- about $690 a year
- Tax year
- 2024
- Tax abatement
- Yes
- Parcel number
- 010-002998
- HOA
- None listed
Schools
- District
- Columbus CSD
Around it
School district: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO. schools, every home for sale. ZIP 43223: 86 homes for sale · sold prices. Franklin County: 3168 homes for sale · county sold data. Town: everything for sale in Columbus · Columbus sold prices and days on market.
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