$239,997

2570 E 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43219

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,499 Sq Ft
$160 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fireplace
  • Central Air
  • No HOA
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Family Room

About This Home

A TACTICAL FORTRESS IN EAST COLUMBUS - BUILT TO OUTLAST THE CENTURY with potentially BULLET PROOF 10'' Solid Brick Walls, Tornado-Safe Basement, Extra Lot. STOP BUYING ''DISPOSABLE'' HOUSING. Homes today are ''matchstick'' frames and thin siding. Worse, they are built on cheap concrete slabs with nowhere to go when the sirens wail. 2570 E. 5th Ave is the antithesis of modern cheapness. Built in 1920 with 10-inch thick solid brick walls, this is a structural masterpiece designed for Maximum Security. It has stood for 105 years--proof of a quality that modern builders cannot replicate. THE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE: MASONRY VS. MATCHSTICKS It would be impossible to duplicate this quality today for this price. While neighbors in new builds worry about wind debris punching through their vinyl siding like paper, you are protected by a foot of solid masonry. While they are stuck on flat slabs, you have a Full Basement that serves as a True Storm Shelter, proven structurally sound for a century. In a crisis, this is the only house on the block you'll want to be in. A CENTURY OF STRENGTH MEETS 2026 RELIABILITY Tired of ''old house'' headaches? We've eliminated them. The 2026 refresh means the major systems are handled: NEW Climate Command: Brand-new AC + updated high-efficiency furnace. NEW Kitchen & Bath: Fresh cabinetry, countertops, new dishwasher, and a total bathroom remodel with quality modern fixtures. NEW Efficiency: Massive attic insulation and new flooring throughout. ARTISTRY: A spectacular fireplace with original Craftsman details and oak woodwork you won't find elsewhere. THE BOTTOM LINE: Tired of vinyl siding dents? Want a basement with real shelter? Do you want a true safe haven for your family? A home that builds equity? If a house hasn't stood for 100 years, how do you know it will? This one has. Call now.

Listing Agent

Joan Elflein

Ohio Broker Direct, LLC License #386319 Listed on: 03/13/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Tana Lantry

Ohio Broker Direct, LLC License #2014005193

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,499 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Carpet
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Air

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-066642

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 02975
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-989-7215
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-989-7215
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Reso Fireplace Features: One
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Location Property Info List PriceSqFt: 160.1
  • Remarks Misc Hot Sheet Comments: new
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Upstairs Bedrooms: 3
  • Upstairs 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Entry Level Family Room: 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • General Property Info Baths FH: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Other

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 010-066642
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 871.2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6216.0

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Home Values in the Area

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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
2025 $2,638 $68,570 $10,150 $58,420
2024 $2,638 $68,570 $10,150 $58,420
2023 $2,632 $68,570 $10,150 $58,420
2022 $529 $18,940 $1,790 $17,150
2021 $529 $18,940 $1,790 $17,150
2020 $530 $18,940 $1,790 $17,150
2019 $499 $16,980 $1,610 $15,370
2018 $427 $16,980 $1,610 $15,370
2017 $499 $16,980 $1,610 $15,370
2016 $392 $14,670 $1,890 $12,780
2015 $356 $14,670 $1,890 $12,780
2014 $357 $14,670 $1,890 $12,780
2013 $252 $17,220 $2,205 $15,015
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2026 03/13/26 For Sale $239,997 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $90,000 Apex Title
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 226007500

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 010-066642

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