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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
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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.
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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