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878 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205

$890,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,262 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Closed
Current Price: $890,000 List Date: 3/21/2026 Last Modified: 5/01/2026

Overview

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. Upstai ...

Listing Details MLS# 226007614

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
875000
Street #
878
Street Name
Franklin
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Franklin
State
OH
Zip Code
43205
School District
COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township
None
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm
OLDE TOWNE EAST

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-03-13

General Property Info

Total Baths
4
Baths F.H
3.1
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
Yes
Built Prior to 1978
Yes
Garage/EnclosdSpaces
2
Year Built
1926
SqFt Documented
4262
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
4262
ATFLS Source
Realist
Lot Size (Side)
135
Acreage
0.13
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
010-057661
Tax Year
2024
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
11381

Remarks Misc

Directions
Parson Avenue to East on Franklin Avenue

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-04-30
Sold Date
2026-05-01
Sold Price/SqFt
208.82

More Information

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1
4

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP2
Yes
Full Baths UP1
2

Half Baths Level

Half B Entry Level
Yes

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level
Yes

Dining Room Level

Dining Entry Level
Yes

Eating Space Level

Eating Space UP1
Yes

Great Room Level

Great Room UP2
Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Down1
Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N
Yes

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit
No

Accessible Features

Accessible Features - Form Required
No

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N
No

Sale Info

Seller Assisted Fin
N
Seller/Buyer Concessions
N

Green Features

Green Features Y/N - Form Required
No

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt
205.3
Mid/High Rise
No
City (Mailing Addr)
Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor
Columbus
New Construction
No

Office/Contract Info

Active on MLS
2026-03-21

Remarks & Misc

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.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known
Yes

Levels

Three
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Full
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Rooms

LL Laundry
Yes
4-Season Room - Heated
Yes
Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Eat Space/Kit
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Fireplace

Four or More
Yes
Decorative
Yes

Alternate Uses

Bed & Breakfast
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Gas
Yes

New Financing

Conventional
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Den/Home Office Level

Den/Home Office UP1
Yes

Interior Flooring

Wood
Yes
Other
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Balcony
Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Security System
Yes
Whirlpool/Tub
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Property Features

Levels: Three Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener Basement Description: Full Foundation: Other Exterior: Stucco Rooms: LL Laundry; 4-Season Room - Heated; Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt; Dining Room; Eat Space/Kit; Great Room; Living Room Fireplace: Four or More; Decorative Heating: Forced Air; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Interior Flooring: Wood; Other Sewer: Public Sewer Exterior Amenities: Balcony Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Security System; Whirlpool/Tub Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Fencing: Fenced New Financing: Conventional Alternate Uses: Bed & Breakfast MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: William T Robbins
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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