NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 S Merkle Rd Columbus, OH 43209

Estimated Value: $751,000 - $938,836

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,975 Sq Ft
$273/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2020

Last sale price $575,000 $193 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,566/month

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Tennis Courts
  • Cassingham Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Pool
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of October 2020

Rare opportunity in Bexley to own this gorgeous Frank Lloyd Wright style home! 1/3 acre lot allows for amazing views from every direction. Expansive windows invite the outdoors in! Complete with striking architectural detail, custom-made built-in bookcases & display shelving, handsome office w/wet bar. 2 entrances to private Herringbone brick patio. Toto fixtures in all bathrooms, large custom-built closets & designated ''shoe closet''. Beautiful Wood Floors throughout, some under carpets. Chef's kitchen has custom cherry wood cabinets, Granite counters, ss appliances, 2 dishwashers, Convection oven w warming drawer. Updates include: custom floors, hand carved transitions, extensive landscaping w Lawn Irrigation syst. Nestled in the heart of Bexley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terri Barnett

RE/MAX Main Street License #447587 Listed on: 08/21/2020

RE/MAX Main Street

Last Buyer's Agent

Rhonda Barton

RE/MAX Achievers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,596

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Irrigation

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,975 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 020-003771-00

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Sport Court
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,596

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Reso Association Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court, Bike/Walk Path, Outdoor Sports Area, Park, Pool, Sidewalk
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-545-3500
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Bexley
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Reso Interior Features: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Security System
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated Part, Storm Part
  • 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
  • Interior Amenities Microwave: Yes
  • Rooms Rec RmBsmt: Yes
  • Fireplace Log Woodburning: Yes
  • Foundation:Block: Yes
  • Interior Flooring CeramicPorcelain: Yes
  • Rooms Family RmNon Bsmt: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Dishwasher: Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes
  • Windows Insulated Part: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Balcony: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • CmplexSub Amenities Basketball Court: Yes
  • CmplexSub Amenities BikeWalk Path: Yes
  • CmplexSub Amenities Park: Yes
  • CmplexSub Amenities Tennis Court: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • CmplexSub Amenities Pool2: Yes
  • Windows Storm Part: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Humidifier: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Security System: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Irrigation System: Yes
  • Levels Two2: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Upstairs Bedrooms: 4
  • Upstairs 1 Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Downstairs 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Entry Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Entry Level Dining Room: 1
  • Entry Level Eating Space: 1
  • Entry Level Family Room: 1
  • Downstairs 1 Family Room: 1
  • Entry Level Living Room: 1
  • Recreation Room (Downstairs 1): 1
  • Utility Space (Downstairs 1): 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Irrigation System
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street
  • Parking Features 2 Car Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features Detached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features On Street: 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: 020-003771-00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.4

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10595.98

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Aug 18, 2020
Sold by
Epstein Paulayne Tina
Bought by
Schnitz Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Terri Barnett
RE/MAX Main Street
Buyer's Agent
Rhonda Barton
RE/MAX Achievers
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$94,000
-14.05%
Current Estimated Value
$811,709

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$236,709
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1985
Bought by
Epstein Arthur J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Schnitz Stephanie $575,000 Northwest Select Ttl Agcy Ll
Epstein Arthur J $185,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schnitz Stephanie $460,000
Previous Owner Epstein Arthur Joseph $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Off Market $575,000 -- --
10/02/2020 10/02/20 Sold $575,000 -4.0% $193 / Sq Ft
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Price Changed $599,000 -2.6% $201 / Sq Ft
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Price Changed $615,000 -4.7% $207 / Sq Ft
07/28/2020 07/28/20 Price Changed $645,000 -2.1% $217 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Price Changed $659,000 -1.2% $222 / Sq Ft
06/21/2020 06/21/20 Price Changed $667,000 -0.3% $224 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 For Sale $669,000 -- $225 / 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 $13,711 $246,900 $86,140 $160,760
2023 $12,327 $246,890 $86,135 $160,755
2022 $12,396 $199,400 $60,520 $138,880
2021 $12,606 $199,400 $60,520 $138,880
2020 $11,999 $194,570 $60,520 $134,050
2019 $10,596 $159,920 $50,440 $109,480
2018 $9,253 $159,920 $50,440 $109,480
2017 $9,129 $159,920 $50,440 $109,480
2016 $9,273 $151,310 $39,590 $111,720
2015 $9,300 $151,310 $39,590 $111,720
2014 $9,353 $151,310 $39,590 $111,720
2013 $4,392 $137,550 $35,980 $101,570
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terri Barnett

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Terri Barnett

    RE/MAX

    (614) 580-0611

    37 in this area

    111 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Rhonda Barton

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 220016393

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 020-003771

Ohio Franklin County Columbus 43209

55 S Merkle Rd, Columbus, OH

This home is located at 55 S Merkle Rd, Columbus, OH 43209 since 21 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $811,709, approximately $272 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 55 S Merkle Rd is a home located in Franklin County with nearby schools including Cassingham Elementary School, Bexley Middle School, and Bexley High School.

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