686 Racine Ave Columbus, OH 43204
South Central Hilltop NeighborhoodEstimated payment $915/month
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Deck
- No HOA
- Porch
About This Home
Full of classic character and brimming with potential, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to build equity or a savvy investor seeking strong returns, this property checks all the right boxes. Offering solid bones and timeless curb appeal. A detached 1-car garage provides convenient storage and parking, while the fully fenced backyard offers a private outdoor retreat -- perfect for pets, entertaining, or future landscaping projects.Cosmetic updates are needed, giving the next owner the chance to personalize the space and unlock significant value. New floors, updated fixtures, and modern finishes would make this property good as new. At this price point, the numbers speak for themselves -- whether you're looking to flip, rent, or settle in and build sweat equity, the ROI potential here is hard to beat. Properties like this don't stay on the market long.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,423
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Vinyl Siding
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 927 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
- Family Room
- Carpet
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on lower level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Additional Features
- 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 010-068410
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,418 | $30,950 | $4,520 | $26,430 |
| 2024 | $1,418 | $30,950 | $4,520 | $26,430 |
| 2023 | $1,401 | $30,940 | $4,515 | $26,425 |
| 2022 | $1,111 | $20,900 | $1,820 | $19,080 |
| 2021 | $1,113 | $20,900 | $1,820 | $19,080 |
| 2020 | $1,114 | $20,900 | $1,820 | $19,080 |
| 2019 | $1,082 | $17,400 | $1,540 | $15,860 |
| 2018 | $1,086 | $17,400 | $1,540 | $15,860 |
| 2017 | $1,082 | $17,400 | $1,540 | $15,860 |
| 2016 | $1,249 | $17,650 | $6,830 | $10,820 |
| 2015 | $1,092 | $17,650 | $6,830 | $10,820 |
| 2014 | $1,094 | $17,650 | $6,830 | $10,820 |
| 2013 | $761 | $20,755 | $8,015 | $12,740 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 03/06/26 | For Sale | $150,000 | -- | $162 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $22,250 | Attorney | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $46,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $77,500 | -- | |
| Survivorship Deed | $45,000 | Stewart Title Agency Of Colu | |
| Deed | $37,100 | -- | |
| Deed | $30,100 | -- | |
| Deed | $32,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $76,277 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $36,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
MLS Number: 226006463
APN: 010-068410
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