NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Hanford St Columbus, OH 43206

Karns Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $271,000 - $291,659

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,667 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2025

Last sale price $280,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,594/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Fenced Yard
  • Patio
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

Tax Abatement through 2029! Remodeled, spacious 2.5 Story Home with fully fenced backyard and two car garage! 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths and over 1600 square feet! Close proximity to German Village and Downtown Columbus. Easy access to the short north and Ohio State University!

First floor features spacious living room with exposed brick over fire place, formal dining room, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters, newer cabinetry. Transformed full bath.

Second floor with three well appointed bedrooms, remodeled bathroom, laundry space!

Walkup third floor with amazing space and ceiling height. Could be a fourth bedroom, rec room, theatre room, WFH space.

Exterior features fully covered front porch with porch swing. Backyard fully fenced with access to two car garage and entertainers patio.

Home features upgraded plumbing, electric, HVAC, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aaron Minister

Minister Realty, Inc. License #2024004468 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Rano-Jonard

RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc. License #0000317199

RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,411

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,667 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on upper level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-051593

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,411

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-268-7900
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Southern Orchards/Children's Hospital Area
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Reso Fireplace Features: One, Decorative
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated All
  • Location Property Info List PriceSqFt: 173.91
  • Remarks Misc Hot Sheet Comments: price
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Central: Yes
  • Fireplace One: Yes
  • Foundation:Block: Yes
  • Water Source Public Water Source: Yes
  • Rooms Family RmNon Bsmt: Yes
  • Windows Insulated All: Yes
  • Rooms 2nd Flr Laundry: Yes
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Fencing Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Levels Two and One Half: Yes
  • Remarks Misc userdefined79: Tax Abatement through 2029! Remodeled, spacious 2.5 Story Home with fully fenced backyard and two car garage! 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths and over 1600 square feet! Close proximity to German Village and Downtown Columbus. Easy access to the short north and Ohio State University! First floor features spacious living room with exposed brick over fire place, formal dining room, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters, newer cabinetry. Transformed full bath. Second floor with three well appointed bedrooms, remodeled bathroom, laundry space! Walkup third floor with amazing space and ceiling height. Could be a fourth bedroom, rec room, theatre room, WFH space. Exterior features fully covered front porch with porch swing. Backyard fully fenced with access to two car garage and entertainers patio. Home features upgraded plumbing, electric, HVAC, and more!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Upstairs Bedrooms: 3
  • Upstairs 2 Bedrooms: 1
  • Upstairs 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Entry Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Entry Level Living Room: 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Baths FH: 2.0
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Fireplace:Decorative: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
  • Parking Features Detached Garage: 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: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 010-051593
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.4
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1411.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Sep 8, 2025
Sold by
Temple Emily and Moser Emily
Bought by
Arnold Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Aaron Minister
Minister Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Linda Rano-Jonard
RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-9.65%
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$281,665

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,665
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.40%
Original Mortgage
$271,600
Outstanding Balance
$271,600
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$10,065

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2020
Closed on
Apr 23, 2020
Sold by
Empowering Columbus Llc
Bought by
Temple Emily and Moser Matthew
Seller's Agent
Carlton Churchill
Art Russo, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Minister
Minister Realty, Inc.
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$219,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$186,915
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Cockerham Donna G and Central Ohio Community Improve
Bought by
Empowering Columbus Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 1999
Sold by
Eberhard Pamala L and Eberhard Pamala L
Bought by
Cockerhan Donna G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,356
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1996
Sold by
Brown Deborah
Bought by
Pamala Eberhard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1980
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
Arnold Benjamin $280,000 Great American Title
Temple Emily $219,900 Pm Title Llc
Empowering Columbus Llc -- None Available
Cockerhan Donna G $59,500 Chicago Title West
Pamala Eberhard $24,398 --
-- $30,100 --
-- $28,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arnold Benjamin $271,600
Previous Owner Temple Emily $186,915
Previous Owner Cockerhan Donna G $59,356
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Sold $280,000 -3.4% $168 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $289,900 -3.3% $174 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $299,900 -3.2% $180 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $309,900 +40.9% $186 / Sq Ft
04/23/2020 04/23/20 Sold $219,900 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/22/2020 03/22/20 For Sale $219,900 -- $131 / 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 $1,411 $90,030 $18,730 $71,300
2023 $1,393 $90,020 $18,725 $71,295
2022 $875 $70,330 $4,170 $66,160
2021 $877 $70,330 $4,170 $66,160
2020 $3,749 $70,320 $4,170 $66,150
2019 $847 $13,170 $3,470 $9,700
2018 $844 $13,480 $3,470 $10,010
2017 $1,297 $13,480 $3,470 $10,010
2016 $1,348 $14,350 $3,010 $11,340
2015 $1,033 $14,350 $3,010 $11,340
2014 $865 $14,350 $3,010 $11,340
2013 $450 $15,120 $3,185 $11,935
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Aaron Minister

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Aaron Minister

    Minister Realty, Inc.

    (614) 404-1255

    1 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Aaron Minister
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  • Linda Rano-Jonard

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Linda Rano-Jonard

    RE/MAX

    (614) 839-1627

    1 in this area

    254 Total Sales

    Linda Rano-Jonard
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Carlton Churchill

    Art Russo, REALTORS

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Map

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 225023654

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 010-051593

Ohio Franklin County Columbus 43206 Karns Park

538 Hanford St, Columbus, OH

Not Listed for Sale

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