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878 Franklin Avenue Columbus, OH 43205
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Key Details
Sold Price $890,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,262 sqft
Price per Sqft $208
Subdivision Olde Towne East
MLS Listing ID 226007614
Sold Date 05/01/26
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1926
Annual Tax Amount $11,381
Lot Size 5,662 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 0.13
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Stories Three
Story Three
Property Description
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED! 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.
Location
State OH
County Franklin
Community Olde Towne East
Area 0.13
Direction Parson Avenue to East on Franklin Avenue
Rooms
Other Rooms Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt, Dining Room, Eat Space/Kit, 4-season Room - Heated, Great Room, Living Room
Basement Full
Dining Room Yes
Interior
Interior Features Whirlpool/Tub
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Four or More, Decorative
Equipment Yes
Fireplace Yes
Laundry LL Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Yes
Building
Level or Stories Three
Schools
High Schools Columbus Csd 2503 Fra Co.
School District Columbus Csd 2503 Fra Co.
Others
Tax ID 010-057661
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
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