NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7979 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43235

Estimated Value: $530,000 - $576,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,301 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 13, 2025

Last sale price $540,000 $415 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,727 / mo

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Worthington Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled in the scenic Olentangy River Valley is a storybook cottage. A quiet stream flows below a private deck. Beautiful Great Room for family celebrations. An artist's awaits those seeking peace. Needing space for a workshop or music retreat, the 3 1/2 detached garage is the place to be. New roof on cottage and many electrical upgrades have been done since November! To see it, is to believe it. 15 min. to OSU & 25 to Columbus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Bower

RE/MAX Premier Choice License #311078 Listed on: 04/10/2025

RE/MAX Premier Choice

Co-Listed By

Kelley Swiney

RE/MAX Premier Choice License #2002010762

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Bower

RE/MAX Premier Choice License #311078 Listed on: 04/10/2025

RE/MAX Premier Choice

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,301 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Great Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Cellar

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a ravine

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 250-005061

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,774

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

1.29 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced
  • ResoLotFeatures: Ravine Lot, Stream On Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.29
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 09321
  • Co List Office Phone: 800-759-1112
  • Co List Office Phone: 800-759-1112
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, One, Gas Log
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated Part, Storm Part
  • Location Property Info List PriceSqFt: 410.45
  • Remarks Misc Hot Sheet Comments: new
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Foundation Stone2: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Central: Yes
  • Interior Flooring Laminate-Artificial: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Microwave: Yes
  • Sewer Private Sewer: Yes
  • Lot Characteristics Ravine Lot: Yes
  • Lot Characteristics Stream On Lot: Yes
  • Lot Characteristics Wooded: Yes
  • Fireplace One: Yes
  • Fireplace Log Woodburning: Yes
  • Foundation:Block: Yes
  • Water Source Public Water Source: Yes
  • Interior Flooring CeramicPorcelain: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Dishwasher: Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes
  • Windows Insulated Part: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Waste TrSys: Yes
  • Windows Storm Part: Yes
  • Basement Description Cellar: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Primary Suite: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Laundry: Yes
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Fencing Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Levels One2: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Remarks Misc userdefined79: Nestled in the scenic Olentangy River Valley is a storybook cottage. A quiet stream flows below a private deck. Beautiful Great Room for family celebrations. An artist's awaits those seeking peace. Needing space for a workshop or music retreat, the 3 1/2 detached garage is the place to be. New roof on cottage and many electrical upgrades have been done since November! To see it, is to believe it. 15 min. to OSU & 25 to Columbus.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Entry Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Cellar, Partial
  • Entry Level Eating Space: 1
  • Entry Level Great Room: 1
  • Utility Space (Entry Level): 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Ceramic/Porcelain
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • General Property Info Baths FH: 2.0
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Exterior Features: Waste Tr/Sys
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Patio and Porch Features Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage, Shared Driveway
  • Parking Features Detached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features Shared Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private 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: WORTHINGTON CSD 2516 FRA CO.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 250-005061
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 56192.4
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9774.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Debbie Bower
RE/MAX Premier Choice
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Bower
RE/MAX Premier Choice
List Price
$534,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.12%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$542,311

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,311
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.37%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$386,482
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,829

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1978
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$540,000 Queen City Title
-- Attorney
-- Attorney
-- --
-- --
$61,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $390,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Sold $540,000 +1.1% $415 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $534,000 -- $410 / Sq Ft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

Tax History

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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 $9,774 $133,910 $80,220 $53,690
2024 $9,774 $133,910 $80,220 $53,690
2023 $9,403 $133,910 $80,220 $53,690
2022 $10,547 $123,240 $79,280 $43,960
2021 $9,841 $123,240 $79,280 $43,960
2020 $9,532 $123,240 $79,280 $43,960
2019 $10,310 $117,990 $69,480 $48,510
2018 $8,676 $117,990 $69,480 $48,510
2017 $9,383 $117,990 $69,480 $48,510
2016 $7,310 $86,590 $53,060 $33,530
2015 $7,311 $86,590 $53,060 $33,530
2014 $7,309 $86,590 $53,060 $33,530
2013 $3,338 $78,715 $48,230 $30,485
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 225011202

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 250-005061

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