$845,191
SOLD DEC 16, 2022

254 S Merkle Rd Columbus, OH 43209

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,564 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$237 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • Storm Windows
  • Cassingham Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of December 2022

Beautiful home inside and out with two private outdoor living spaces Before moving in, owners added entire front porch & magnificent landscaping and two outdoor living spaces (with deck, patio, drainage, natural gas hook up) New Rosatti windows/sliding door, remodeled huge mudroom( with laundry rm/storage/shelving, desk area and sink); office(formerly bedroom) and dining room built ins, shelving on sides of fireplace. new fence, put in bigger sump pump, new basement flooring /carpet; chimney liner, new Electric panel, Totally remodeled Kitchen with granite counter tops, lighting, pull out shelving, soft glide drawers,; newer front hallway flooring; finished basement has recreation room ,soundproofed room and storage/mechanical room

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Rosenblum-Karmia

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs License #339881 Listed on: 10/29/2022

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Rosenblum-Karmia

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs License #339881 Listed on: 10/29/2022

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,440

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,564 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 020-003383

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,440

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Reso Association Amenities: Sidewalk
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-891-7400
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Bexley Highlands
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Reso Interior Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Security System
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated All, Storm All
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Central: Yes
  • Interior Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Microwave: Yes
  • Rooms Rec RmBsmt: Yes
  • Fireplace Log Woodburning: Yes
  • Foundation:Block: Yes
  • Water Source Public Water Source: Yes
  • Interior Flooring CeramicPorcelain: Yes
  • Rooms Family RmNon Bsmt: Yes
  • Windows Insulated All: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Dishwasher: Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes
  • Windows Storm All: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Security System: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Laundry: Yes
  • Levels Two2: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Other Structures Storage Shed: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Upstairs Bedrooms: 5
  • Upstairs 1 Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Entry Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Entry Level Dining Room: 1
  • Entry Level Eating Space: 1
  • Entry Level Family Room: 1
  • Entry Level Living Room: 1
  • Recreation Room (Downstairs 2): 1
  • Utility Space (Entry Level): 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Patio and Porch Features Patio: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Side Load
  • Parking Features 2 Car Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features Side Load: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Gas2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: BEXLEY CSD 2501 FRA CO.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 020-003383
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13440.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2022
Closed on
Nov 28, 2022
Sold by
Harmon Julie and Harmon Christopher
Bought by
Edelstein Jeffrey A
Seller's Agent
Julie Rosenblum-Karmia
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
Buyer's Agent
Julie Rosenblum-Karmia
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$845,191
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,809
-0.57%
Current Estimated Value
$972,714

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$58,397
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$898,660

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2015
Sold by
Harmon Julie and Kloth Christopher
Bought by
Harmon Julie and Kloth Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2012
Closed on
Aug 16, 2012
Sold by
Hurwitz Marsha
Bought by
Harmon Julie and Harmon Julie F
Seller's Agent
Michael Carruthers
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Pedon
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2002
Sold by
Harr Gerald R and Harr Deborah L
Bought by
Hurwitz Marsha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1992
Bought by
Harr Gerald R and Harr Deborah L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1986
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $845,200 First Ohio Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Boston National Title Agency
Survivorship Deed $385,000 Hummel Title Agency
Warranty Deed $360,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- --
Deed $161,000 --
Deed $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $60,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $138,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $135,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $88,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2022 12/16/22 Sold $845,191 -0.6% $237 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 For Sale $850,000 +120.8% $238 / Sq Ft
09/17/2012 09/17/12 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $122 / Sq Ft
09/12/2012 09/12/12 For Sale $399,000 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $14,933 $261,170 $82,600 $178,570
2023 $13,470 $261,170 $82,600 $178,570
2022 $13,429 $216,020 $58,450 $157,570
2021 $13,440 $216,020 $58,450 $157,570
2020 $13,322 $216,020 $58,450 $157,570
2019 $12,254 $174,830 $48,720 $126,110
2018 $9,757 $161,140 $48,720 $112,420
2017 $9,578 $161,140 $48,720 $112,420
2016 $9,671 $148,690 $45,820 $102,870
2015 $9,700 $148,690 $45,820 $102,870
2014 $9,755 $148,690 $45,820 $102,870
2013 $4,610 $135,170 $41,650 $93,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 222040381

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 020-003383