878 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205
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878 Franklin Avenue,Columbus, OH 43205
$875,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,262 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: william t robbins, nicholas weitzel
Office: coldwell banker realty614-239-0808
MLS#:226007614
Source:OH_CBR
Price summary
- Price:$875,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$205.3
About this home

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED! Simply stunning and iconic one of kind home on desirable Franklin Avenue in Olde Towne East. Designed as the primary residence of (and by), Ohio's first female licensed architect, Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector. Described as ''eclectic and very personal design'', the 3 story home features a asymmetrical stucco facade and combines French doors and steel casement windows. Inside, history has been preserved (and updated with sophisticated touches) with hardwood floors, unpainted woodwork, original cabinetry and 8 fireplaces throughout. All rooms are nice sized and functional. Spacious living is perfect for entertaining with access to a small side porch and the built in greenhouse, a formal dining is adjacent to the private breakfast nook, beautiful eat in kitchen with original upper cabinetry/ new lowers with quartz countertops and Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances in addition, the original butler's pantry serves as additional kitchen storage or as a bar. Upstairs: 5 bedrooms of varying sizes and two full baths, laundry closet and landing with built-in cabinetry. The expansive 3rd floor recreation room is completely open with vaulted ceilings and access to the roof top terrace. In addition, there is a half bath and jetted tub. Outside is a beautifully landscaped private fenced yard with covered back porch, patio and access to the 2 car detached garage. All of this, numerous updates inside and out and so much more. An amazing location and just around the corner from the Old Towne Tavern, Osteria Pizzeria and Attic Comedy Club, with easy access to all Olde Towne East and Downtown destinations. ***3D Virtual Tour and Floor plan available to serious/ qualified Buyers.*** Seller is a licensed agent in the state of Ohio....
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Home facts
- Year built:1926
- Listing ID #:226007614
- Added:48 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 28, 2026 at 02:46 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Bathrooms Description:Whirlpool/Tub
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full
- Living area:4,262 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air, Heating
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1926
- Building area:4,262 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.13 Acres
- Exterior Features:Balcony
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$875,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$205.3
- Tax amount:$11,381
Parking
- Parking description:Detached Garage
- Garage:Yes
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