1281 Home Acre Drive, Columbus, OH 43229

$186,136
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 912 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,946 Status: Closed
Current Price: $186,136 List Date: 1/23/2026 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

Opportunity awaits with this 912-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home situated on a sprawling 0.95-acre lot within the highly sought-after Westerville City School District. This home is built on a crawl space and features the significant mechanical upgrade of a newly installed well, providing peace of mind for the next owner. The property offers a rare combination of space and location, featuring a large fenced-in backyard that provides a private oasis for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or recreation. For those needing extra storage or workspace, the site is well-equipped with a detached two-car garage, an additional carport, and a functional storage shed. While the interior requires some TLC, this home represents a premier 'diamond in the rough' opportunity for handymen, investors, or those looking for a high-potential fix-and-flip project. The location is truly unbeatable for convenience and long-term value, situated just miles from Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital and the historic Otterbein University campus. Whether you are looking to build sweat equity as an owner-occupant or seeking a high-demand rental property near major employers, this property delivers immense upside. This home sells at online auction subject to POA approval, with bidding beginning to end on February 23 at 7:00 PM. Don't miss your chance to secure a home with this much land and infrastructure in a prime location—register and bid online before the auction closes!

Listing Details MLS# 226002283

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
125000
Street #
1281
Street Name
Home Acre
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Franklin
State
OH
Zip Code
43229
School District
WESTERVILLE CSD 2514 FRA CO.
Township
Sharon

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-01-23

General Property Info

Total Baths
Yes
Baths F.H
Yes
Full Baths
Yes
Built Prior to 1978
Yes
Garage/EnclosdSpaces
2
Year Built
1957
SqFt Documented
912
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
912
ATFLS Source
Realist
Acreage
0.94
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No
Comm Dev Chrg
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
252-000306
Tax Year
2024
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
1554

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-02-23
Sold Date
2026-03-20
Sold Price/SqFt
204.1

Bedroom Level

Beds Entry Level
3

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full B Entry Level
Yes

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level
Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Entry Level
Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N
No

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit
No

Accessible Features

Accessible Features
No

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N
Yes
Auction Date
2026-02-23

Green Features

Green Features Y/N
No

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt
137.06
City (Mailing Addr)
Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor
None
New Construction
No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
Opportunity awaits with this 912-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home situated on a sprawling 0.95-acre lot within the highly sought-after Westerville City School District. This home is built on a crawl space and features the significant mechanical upgrade of a newly installed well, providing peace of mind for the next owner. The property offers a rare combination of space and location, featuring a large fenced-in backyard that provides a private oasis for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or recreation. For those needing extra storage or workspace, the site is well-equipped with a detached two-car garage, an additional carport, and a functional storage shed. While the interior requires some TLC, this home represents a premier 'diamond in the rough' opportunity for handymen, investors, or those looking for a high-potential fix-and-flip project. The location is truly unbeatable for convenience and long-term value, situated just miles from Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital and the historic Otterbein University campus. Whether you are looking to build sweat equity as an owner-occupant or seeking a high-demand rental property near major employers, this property delivers immense upside. This home sells at online auction subject to POA approval, with bidding beginning to end on February 23 at 7:00 PM. Don't miss your chance to secure a home with this much land and infrastructure in a prime location—register and bid online before the auction closes!

Addl Acceptance Cond

Auction Reserve
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Crawl Space
Yes

Foundation

Block
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Boiler
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Windows

Insulated Part
Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Exterior

Aluminum Siding
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Property Features

Levels: One Architectural Style: Ranch Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: Auction Reserve Parking Features: Detached Garage Basement Description: Crawl Space Foundation: Block Exterior: Aluminum Siding Heating: Baseboard; Boiler Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Windows: Insulated Part Interior Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Sewer: Private Sewer Water Source: Well Other Structures: Outbuilding Fencing: Fenced MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office: Real Estate & Auction Services
Listing Agent: C. H. Chip Carpenter
Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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