1304 Franklin St Columbus, IN 47201
Estimated payment $1,373/month
About This Home
When Lewis Potts purchased this new home in 1900, he and his wife Martha must have been pleased that the largest bedroom included a separate but open baby nursery for their young son Lewis Jr. The advertisement read: "New house of 8 rooms, reception hall, attic and large closet, fruit trees." Lewis Potts, a "railroader and steamboat man," could afford this large and expensive home with its poured concrete foundation, matchstick hardwood flooring, custom glass-front built in cabinets, beautiful living room fireplace, high ceilings, pocket doors, big windows, archways, and the original stained wood banister staircase just inside the front entry door with side lights (all of this remains!). In an application for the Columbus Historic District in the National Register, 1304 Franklin is described as "Colonial Revival, 2 1/2 story frame, corner square, raking cornice with dentals, columned veranda..." Lewis and Martha Potts had two more children and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the home, but after her husband passed, Mrs. Potts rented 3 of the bedrooms to boarders. From a 1962 advertisement for the home by Ross Potts: "Four bedroom, hardwood floors, enclosed back porch, cellar with stoker coal furnace. An older house, solidly built, would make a fine family home or could be converted into a duplex." Available now as an investment property, the new owner could live downstairs and rent the upstairs to pay the mortgage or update the home and potentially double the rental income (all 3 utilities are separated)...Or the new owner could restore this historic home and enjoy downtown living on Franklin Street with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and small workshop in the cellar. This is a duplicate listing for the single family listing MLS #22040455.
Listing Agent
1 Percent Lists Indiana Real Estate Brokerage Email: sanderss1621@gmail.com License #RB14042965 Listed on: 05/22/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,606
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Parking
- Alley Access
Home Design
- Duplex
- Block Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Cellar
- Laundry in Basement
- Basement Storage
Additional Features
- 2-Story Property
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- Downtown Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8
- Assessor Parcel Number 039524130014000005
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,022 | $134,400 | $27,600 | $106,800 |
| 2023 | $2,607 | $114,800 | $25,400 | $89,400 |
| 2022 | $4,327 | $191,500 | $42,400 | $149,100 |
| 2021 | $3,509 | $154,000 | $18,900 | $135,100 |
| 2020 | $2,609 | $114,800 | $18,900 | $95,900 |
| 2019 | $2,352 | $110,500 | $18,900 | $91,600 |
| 2018 | $2,650 | $104,500 | $18,900 | $85,600 |
| 2017 | $2,179 | $100,100 | $17,200 | $82,900 |
| 2016 | $2,187 | $100,100 | $17,200 | $82,900 |
| 2014 | $2,149 | $99,300 | $17,200 | $82,100 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2025 06/17/25 | Price Changed | $207,500 | -8.8% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Price Changed | $227,500 | -8.1% | $111 / Sq Ft |
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 | For Sale | $247,500 | -- | $121 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $27,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $27,000 | Meridian Title Corporation |
Source: MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative®
MLS Number: 22038957
APN: 03-95-24-130-014.000-005
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