NOT LISTED FOR SALE

981 Francis Ave Columbus, OH 43209

Estimated Value: $409,000 - $524,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,409 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2020

Last sale price $357,500 $254 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,975/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Fenced Yard
  • Montrose Elementary School Rated A
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2020

Adorable and move-in ready Cape Cod on extra large corner lot in Bexley Schools! Huge front yard and fabulous fenced backyard with an area for relaxing and hanging out and another for play! This 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home has loads of updates and tons of storage, SS appliances, new HVAC, newer water heater and windows, and updated electrical panel, plus 2-car side entry garage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Ritchie

RE/MAX Partners License #2010001340 Listed on: 07/30/2020

RE/MAX Partners

Co-Listed By

Kathleen Jones

RE/MAX Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Johnston

Signature Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,268

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,409 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 020-003070

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,268

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Reso Association Amenities: Sidewalk
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 10177
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-224-4900
  • Co List Office Phone: 614-224-4900
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Reso Interior Features: Whirlpool/Tub, Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Central: Yes
  • Interior Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Flooring Laminate-Artificial: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Microwave: Yes
  • Foundation:Block: Yes
  • Interior Flooring CeramicPorcelain: Yes
  • Rooms Family RmNon Bsmt: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Amenities WhirlpoolTub: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Primary Suite: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Laundry: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Entry Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Upstairs Bedrooms: 1
  • Upstairs 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Entry Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Entry Level Eating Space: 1
  • Entry Level Living Room: 1
  • Utility Space (Entry Level): 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Stone, Laminate, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features 2 Car Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: BEXLEY CSD 2501 FRA CO.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 020-003070
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5268.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Smith Adam C and Smith Meredith E
Bought by
Garlapati Melissa A and Garlapati Ajay
Seller's Agent
Lee Ritchie
RE/MAX Partners
Buyer's Agent
Justin Johnston
Signature Real Estate
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$357,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-0.67%
Current Estimated Value
$443,408

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,908
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$52,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2014
Closed on
Aug 21, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Smith Adam C and Smith Meredith E
Seller's Agent
Kimberlee McClellan
Majestic Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Balemian
RE/MAX Premier Choice
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$147,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,900
-15.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.11%
Original Mortgage
$177,377
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2014
Sold by
Miller Susan and Green Tree Servicing Llc
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2007
Sold by
Bradshaw Michael and Bradshaw Amanda S
Bought by
Miller Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,500
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2006
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Bradshaw Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2004
Sold by
Whittington Steve M and Abn Amro Mortgage Group Inc
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1987
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garlapati Melissa A $351,000 Northwest Title
Smith Adam C -- Omega Title Agency Llc
Federal National Mortgage Association $130,000 None Available
Miller Susan -- Great American Title
Bradshaw Michael $120,000 Lakeside Ti
Hud $84,000 Independent
-- $81,000 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garlapati Melissa A $83,000
Closed Garlapati Ajay $52,000
Closed Garlapati Melissa A $52,000
Open Garlapati Melissa A $286,000
Previous Owner Smith Adam C $236,110
Previous Owner Smith Adam C $35,000
Previous Owner Smith Adam C $177,999
Previous Owner Smith Adam C $177,377
Previous Owner Miller Susan $180,500
Previous Owner Bradshaw Michael $100,000
Previous Owner Whittington Steven M $33,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Off Market $357,500 -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $357,500 -0.7% $254 / Sq Ft
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Sale $359,900 +144.8% $255 / Sq Ft
10/08/2014 10/08/14 Sold $147,000 -16.0% $106 / Sq Ft
09/08/2014 09/08/14 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2014 05/28/14 For Sale $174,900 -- $126 / 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 $6,261 $112,740 $45,400 $67,340
2023 $5,629 $112,735 $45,395 $67,340
2022 $6,569 $105,670 $28,490 $77,180
2021 $6,575 $105,670 $28,490 $77,180
2020 $5,521 $89,530 $28,490 $61,040
2019 $5,268 $75,150 $23,730 $51,420
2018 $4,122 $75,150 $23,730 $51,420
2017 $4,061 $75,150 $23,730 $51,420
2016 $3,656 $56,210 $16,310 $39,900
2015 $3,667 $56,210 $16,310 $39,900
2014 $3,789 $56,210 $16,310 $39,900
2013 $2,099 $53,550 $15,540 $38,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 220025319

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 020-003070