RENTED AUG 20, 2025

396 E Gates St Unit 398 Columbus, OH 43206

Merion Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $373,000 - $492,890

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • End Unit
  • Patio
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

About This Home

As of August 2025

Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury: 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath Gem in Merion Village. Immerse yourself in the newly renovated beauty of Merion Village. A complete renovation, down to the studs. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Nestled in a historic neighborhood, this home seamlessly blends classic charm with modern conveniences, offering the perfect retreat. Private, 1 car garage, fenced yard with patio. Washer and dryer are included.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Carolyn Gifford

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs License #397646 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs

Last Renter's Agent

Alison Gifford

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs License #2023002984

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,400
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-025148

Community Details

Overview

  • Application Fee Required

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Furnished: No
  • Lease Term: 12 Months

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential Lease
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Property Sub-Type: Multi Family
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-451-7400
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Merion Village
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Reso Fireplace Features: One, Gas Log
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Structure Type: Duplex
  • Remarks Misc Hot Sheet Comments: price
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Microwave: Yes
  • Fireplace One: Yes
  • Foundation:Block: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Electric Range: Yes
  • General Property Info Furnished: No
  • General Property Info Security Deposit2: Yes
  • General Property Info Security Deposit Amt: 2400.0
  • General Property Info Pets: Yes - Negotiable
  • General Property Info Smoking Permitted: No
  • Rental Term Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • General Property Info Application Fee Reqd: Yes
  • Interior Flooring Wood-Solid or Veneer2: Yes
  • Laundry Facility WasherDryerIncluded: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Water Heater2: Yes
  • Pet Type Dog: Yes
  • Pet Type Cat: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Laundry: Yes
  • Rental Term 1 Year: Yes
  • Levels Two2: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Central Air: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Common Walls End Unit2: Yes
  • Common Walls 1 Common Wall: Yes
  • Fireplace Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Structure Type Duplex: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Remarks Misc Property Description3: Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury: 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath Gem in Merion Village. Immerse yourself in the newly renovated beauty of Merion Village. A complete renovation, down to the studs. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Nestled in a historic neighborhood, this home seamlessly blends classic charm with modern conveniences, offering the perfect retreat. Private, 1 car garage, fenced yard with patio. Washer and dryer are included.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit, 1 Common Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Patio and Porch Features Patio2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features Detached Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features 1 Car Garage2: Yes

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 010-025148
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Gifford Carolyn A and Gifford Stephen C
Bought by
Dark Star Properties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$447,723

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2021
Sold by
Dark Star Properties Llc
Bought by
Gifford Carolyn A and Gifford Stephen C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Dark Star Properties Llc
Bought by
Gifford Carolyn A and Gifford Stephen C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2013
Sold by
Gifford Carolyn A
Bought by
Dark Star Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1997
Sold by
Maxwell Brian J and Maxwell Karen L
Bought by
Gifford Carolyn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,850
Interest Rate
8.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1985
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dark Star Properties Llc -- First Ohio Ttl Ins Agcy Ltd
Gifford Carolyn A -- First Ohio Ttl Ins Agcy Ltd
Gifford Carolyn A -- First Ohio Title
Dark Star Properties Llc -- None Available
Gifford Carolyn A $66,500 --
-- $52,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gifford Carolyn A $65,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Rented $2,150 0.0% --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Price Changed $2,150 -10.4% $1 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Rent $2,400 +14.3% --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Off Market $2,100 -- --
01/11/2024 01/11/24 Rented $2,100 -12.5% --
12/28/2023 12/28/23 For Rent $2,400 -- --
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 $6,399 $139,620 $48,370 $91,250
2023 $6,027 $133,180 $48,370 $84,810
2022 $5,506 $103,610 $50,160 $53,450
2021 $5,516 $103,610 $50,160 $53,450
2020 $5,524 $103,610 $50,160 $53,450
2019 $5,263 $84,640 $50,160 $34,480
2018 $4,212 $84,640 $50,160 $34,480
2017 $4,372 $84,640 $50,160 $34,480
2016 $3,481 $51,240 $13,790 $37,450
2015 $3,169 $51,240 $13,790 $37,450
2014 $3,177 $51,240 $13,790 $37,450
2013 $1,425 $46,585 $12,530 $34,055
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Gifford

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Carolyn Gifford

    Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs

    (614) 309-8535

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Carolyn Gifford
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    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Alison Gifford

    Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs

    (614) 309-4708

    3 Total Sales

    Alison Gifford
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Map

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 225029289

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 010-025148

Ohio Franklin County Columbus 43206 Merion Village

396 E Gates St Unit 398, Columbus, OH

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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