$450,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

4218 Franklin Ave Cincinnati, OH 45212

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,966 Sq Ft
8,625 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming Victorian home blending timeless character with modern updates. Features original hardwood floors, elegant pocket doors, and three fireplaces. The updated kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and display shelves. Bathrooms have been tastefully renovated, and new laminate flooring adds a fresh touch. First-floor laundry offers added convenience. The partially finished third floor includes a study, family room, and rec room?ideal for work or relaxation. Enjoy outdoor living with a screened-in porch, inground fiberglass pool, and fully fenced yard; perfect for entertaining. Recent updates include a new pool pump (2023) and roof (2019). This home offers a rare combination of historic charm and modern comfort in a beautifully maintained package. Agent/Owner

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2024002783 Listed on: 05/27/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Breitenbach

Comey & Shepherd License #2002002399

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,030

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 8,625 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x172
  • Privacy Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,966 Sq Ft Home
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • City Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Security System
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,030

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Norwood
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: 220 Volt, Attic Storage, Cable, Ceiling Fan, Laundry Chute, Recessed Lights, Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 812
  • Census Tract Realist: 255.00
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heating: Program Thermostat, Forced Air, Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 8625.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Norwood
  • Taxes Annual: 5030
  • Price Per Acre: 2272727.27
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Basement Features: Unfinished
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Full
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Laminate Floor, Chandelier, Open, Window Treatment, Fireplace, Formal
  • Family Room Feat: Fireplace, Window Treatment, Laminate Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 225
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 15 x 15
  • Living Great Rm Len: 15
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 15
  • Living Room Feat: Fireplace, Window Treatment, Laminate Floor
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Smart Technology: Doors/Locks, Security, Thermostat
  • Study Lib Den: 15x10 Level: 3
  • Study Lib Den Area: 150
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 15 x 10
  • Study Lib Den Len: 15
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Architecture: Victorian, Historical
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Directions: from north on Montgomery Rd, head west on Hopkins Ave, then turn right onto Franklin Ave. The property is located on the right side of the street
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • Second Floor Area: 812
  • ADU Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Multi Panel Doors, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 14x14 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 12x13 Level: 2
  • Dining Room: 15x15 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 15x15 Level: 1
  • Recreation Room: 12x10 Level: 3
  • Flex Rooms: 3 Season Room, Screened Porch, Bonus Room, Sitting Area
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $2515
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Counter Bar, Window Treatment, Island, Wood Cabinets, Laminate Floor, Marble/Granite/Slate
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 196
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 156
  • Study Features: Bookcases, Wood Floor
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Great Room: 15x15 Level: 1
  • Kitchen Area: 225
  • Kitchen Dim: 15 x 15
  • Levels: Three+
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Level 1 Bath: 2
  • Bathroom 2: Full
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 1
  • Diningroom Area: 225
  • Family Room Area: 120
  • Laundry Room: 5x8 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room Area: 40
  • Laundryroom Dim: 5 x 8
  • Recreation Room Area: 120
  • Recreation Room Dim: 12 x 10
  • Fireplace: Brick, Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 1966.00
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Windows: Insulated
  • First Floor Family Room: 12x10 Level: 3
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 210
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 15 x 14
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 15
  • Primary Bathrooms: Shower, Tile Floor, Tub, Tub w/Shower
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins, Dressing Area, Fireplace, Window Treatment
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 15x14 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • Fencing: Metal, Privacy, Vinyl, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool: Fiberglass,In-Ground
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Outside Features: Covered Deck/Patio, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Patio, Porch, Yard Lights
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Listing Price: 450000.00
  • Acres: 0.1980
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Rear, Garage Detached
  • Parking: Off Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Yes/No: No
  • Association: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service

Schools

  • District: Norwood City SD

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x172
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8625.00
  • Total Assessed Value: of record

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Smith Kevin Douglas
Bought by
Toomb Katherine G and Sellars Ryan C
Seller's Agent
Kevin Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Breitenbach
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.84%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$404,659
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,943

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2020
Closed on
Oct 9, 2020
Sold by
Barger Andrew J and Dombart Caitlin M
Bought by
Smith Kevin Douglas
Seller's Agent
Bryan Hoelzer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julia Packer Wesselkamper
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.14%
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2017
Closed on
Apr 7, 2017
Sold by
Puopolo Gina
Bought by
Barger Andrew J and Dombart Caitlin M
Seller's Agent
Charles Eichberg
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Stamper
Howard Hanna Real Estate Serv
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$210,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
2.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$199,975
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2009
Sold by
Klas Properties Llc
Bought by
Haney Tyler M and Haney Rachel N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,938
Interest Rate
5.07%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2008
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Klass Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,300
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2008
Sold by
Brausch Thomas E and Brausch Tina L
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,300
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2003
Sold by
Edwards Dolores J
Bought by
Brausch Ii Thomas E and Brausch Tina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,300
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2000
Sold by
Brausch Thomas E
Bought by
Brausch Thomas E and Brausch Tina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,000
Interest Rate
8.05%
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 $450,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Available
Deed $210,500 Sojourners Title
Warranty Deed $169,000 Attorney
Limited Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Sheriffs Deed $74,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $112,900 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,975 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,013 FHA
Previous Owner $165,938 FHA
Previous Owner $10,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $195,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $90,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $102,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $37,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $102,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $450,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $450,000 +57.9% $229 / Sq Ft
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Off Market $285,000 -- --
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Sold $285,000 +1.8% $145 / Sq Ft
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2020 08/26/20 For Sale $279,900 +33.0% $142 / Sq Ft
07/09/2017 07/09/17 Off Market $210,500 -- --
04/07/2017 04/07/17 Sold $210,500 +2.7% $107 / Sq Ft
02/25/2017 02/25/17 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2017 02/24/17 For Sale $205,000 +19.2% $104 / Sq Ft
10/23/2014 10/23/14 Off Market $172,000 -- --
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Sold $172,000 -11.3% $87 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2014 05/21/14 For Sale $194,000 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

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 $5,030 $99,750 $12,761 $86,989
2023 $5,158 $99,750 $12,761 $86,989
2022 $5,166 $83,990 $8,572 $75,418
2021 $5,033 $83,990 $8,572 $75,418
2020 $5,040 $83,990 $8,572 $75,418
2019 $4,780 $73,675 $7,518 $66,157
2018 $4,786 $73,675 $7,518 $66,157
2017 $4,515 $73,675 $7,518 $66,157
2016 $3,831 $60,201 $7,067 $53,134
2015 $3,413 $60,201 $7,067 $53,134
2014 $3,403 $60,201 $7,067 $53,134
2013 $3,309 $59,150 $7,518 $51,632
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1842110

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 651-0052-0096