NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 S Merkle Rd Columbus, OH 43209

Estimated Value: $888,000 - $1,111,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,015 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2018

Last sale price $621,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,249/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Cassingham Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2018

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JULY 15 1-3 PM. Spacious central Bexley home just a quick walk from the Central Bexley school campus! 1/3 acre beautifully landscaped lot with a 3 season room and large deck in the back yard. 4 large bedrooms, 2 full baths and one 1/2 bath. There is a bonus room above the garage attached to one of the bedrooms. Nicely finished basement, with plenty of unfinished space for storage also. Other features include: mud room, large and abundant closets throughout, a study/den on the first floor, the hall bath upstairs is nicely updated, the kitchen has updated granite countertops, updated hardware, a beautifully tiled backsplash and more! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Robbins

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2005014002 Listed on: 07/11/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tima Barua

Cutler Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,157

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.33

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,015 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 0.33 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 020-003372

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,157

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-610-1417
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Reso Interior Features: Whirlpool/Tub, Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated All
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Rooms LL Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Central: Yes
  • Interior Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Rooms Rec RmBsmt: Yes
  • Foundation:Block: Yes
  • Interior Flooring CeramicPorcelain: Yes
  • Windows Insulated All: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Dishwasher: Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Basement Description Crawl: Yes
  • Interior Amenities WhirlpoolTub: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Trash Compactor: Yes
  • Rooms 3-Season Room: Yes
  • Levels Two2: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Upstairs Bedrooms: 4
  • Upstairs 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Entry Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Entry Level Dining Room: 1
  • Entry Level Eating Space: 1
  • Entry Level Living Room: 1
  • Recreation Room (Downstairs 1): 1
  • Utility Space (Downstairs 1): 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Patio and Porch Features Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • 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: 020-003372
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14374.8
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11157.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2018
Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Applefeld Neal F and Applefeld Deborah P
Bought by
Howes Matthew Ryan and Howes Sara Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
William Robbins
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tima Barua
Cutler Real Estate
List Price
$622,000
Sold Price
$621,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.16%
Current Estimated Value
$1,011,713

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$390,713
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2004
Sold by
Fein Margaret A and Fein William S
Bought by
Applefeld Neal E and Applefeld Deborah P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,200
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1993
Bought by
Fein Margaret A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1985
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Howes Matthew Ryan $621,000 Stewart Title Agency
Applefeld Neal E $445,000 Hummel Titl
Fein Margaret A -- --
-- $232,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howes Matthew Ryan $300,000
Closed Howes Matthew Ryan $200,000
Closed Howes Matthew Ryan $130,000
Closed Howes Matthew Ryan $291,000
Previous Owner Applefeld Neal E $321,500
Previous Owner Applefeld Neal A $100,000
Previous Owner Applefeld Neal E $63,350
Previous Owner Applefeld Neal E $386,000
Previous Owner Applefeld Neal E $359,650
Previous Owner Applefeld Neal A $67,850
Previous Owner Applefeld Neal E $378,200
Previous Owner Fein William S $347,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Off Market $621,000 -- --
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Sold $621,000 -0.2% $155 / Sq Ft
07/24/2018 07/24/18 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2018 07/11/18 For Sale $622,000 -- $155 / 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 $20,849 $259,010 $88,170 $170,840
2023 $12,932 $259,000 $88,165 $170,835
2022 $14,089 $226,630 $83,930 $142,700
2021 $14,100 $226,630 $83,930 $142,700
2020 $13,976 $226,630 $83,930 $142,700
2019 $13,157 $187,710 $69,930 $117,780
2018 $11,380 $187,710 $69,930 $117,780
2017 $11,226 $187,710 $69,930 $117,780
2016 $11,294 $173,640 $59,190 $114,450
2015 $11,328 $173,640 $59,190 $114,450
2014 $11,392 $173,640 $59,190 $114,450
2013 $5,383 $157,850 $53,795 $104,055
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 218025413

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 020-003372