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  • $249,900

    1981 Ward Rd, Columbus, OH 43224

    3beds
    1,279sqft
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    $1,926/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $195/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fire pitBrick accentsBedrooms with ceiling fansFenced backyardOversized lotFront porchCozy breakfast nook
    Once you learn how much there is to love about this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath cape cod, you won't believe the price! Sitting on an oversized lot, the property offers plenty of space and mature landscaping that creates a sense of peaceful privacy. Enjoy outdoor living in your fenced backyard around the fire pit or on the patio with its built-in gas grill. From the front porch, step into a welcoming living room that showcases the beautiful hardwood found throughout the home. Continue on into the updated kitchen with new countertops and cozy breakfast nook, or retreat to the bright three-season room - a true highlight of the home. The first floor is also home to two bedrooms with ceiling fans and a full bath, while the third bedroom upstairs offers abundant character, featuring brick accents and a wood-paneled ceiling with exposed beams. This second-floor bedroom also includes its own attached half-bath. The home offers plenty of parking, including a 2.5-car garage with electrical service. Recent mechanical updates will bring you peace of mind: HVAC installed in 2021 and a professionally installed basement waterproofing system, sump pump, and perimeter drain completed in 2019. Easily access shopping and highways from this convenient location. A special financing program with below-market interest rates is available!
    8 days
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    Listed by:

    Jennifer S Earl 614-439-9210,

    Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs

    Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 226034427MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Ceramic/Porcelain
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Full
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Wood Burning
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,279
      • Total interior livable area: 1,279 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 0.26 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 130002020
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Block
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Columbus

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $195/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $172,100
      • Annual tax amount: $3,648
      • Date on market: 9/10/2026
      • Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/10/2026Listed for sale$249,900+354.4%$195/sqft
        Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226034427 Report a problem
        5/20/2014Sold$55,000-13.9%$43/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/26/2013Listed for sale$63,900$50/sqft
        Source: Discovery Realty Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,648 +4.8%$60,240
        2024$3,479 +1.1%$60,240
        2023$3,442 +36.5%$60,240 +74%
        2022$2,521 -0.1%$34,620
        2021$2,525 -0.1%$34,620
        2020$2,528 +18.7%$34,620 +28.3%
        2019$2,130 +0.1%$26,990
        2018$2,127 $26,990
        2017$2,127 -8.3%$26,990 +1.5%
        2016$2,320 +14.6%$26,600
        2015$2,024 $26,600
        2014$2,024 +83.2%$26,600 -10%
        2013$1,105 -49%$29,540
        2011$2,168 -0.9%$29,540 -6%
        2010$2,187 +5.3%$31,430
        2008$2,077 +19.3%$31,430
        2007$1,742 +0.1%--
        2006$1,741 +5%--
        2005$1,657 +16.5%--
        2004$1,422 +16.9%--
        2003$1,216 +0.3%--
        2002$1,212 +4.7%--
        2001$1,158 -0.4%--
        2000$1,163 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Maize-Morse

        Getting around

        53 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        40 / 100
        Some Transit
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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