1557 Safford Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223

New Listing
$174,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 896 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,049 Status: Active
Current Price: $174,900 List Date: 1/15/2026 Last Modified: 1/15/2026

Description

This updated home is a standout in a revitalized neighborhood where historic charm meets fresh investment and energy. Inside, stylish and functional flooring pairs perfectly with trendy lighting and modern fixtures throughout. The kitchen shines with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and elegant cabinetry that feels both polished and practical. Upstairs, you will find two spacious bedrooms and a fully updated bathroom designed with comfort in mind. Outside, the enormous deck overlooks a fully fenced backyard that is ready for relaxing evenings or weekend entertaining. Opportunities like this do not come along often, and this one is absolutely worth seeing. Tax abatement through 2037!!

Supplements: ********

More Information MLS# 226001437

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt: 195.2 Mid/High Rise: No City (Mailing Addr): Columbus Corp LimitPerAuditor: Columbus New Construction: No

General Property Info

Baths F.H: 1 Manufactured Housing Y/N: No Built Prior to 1978: Yes Off Street Parking Spaces: 1 SqFt Documented: 896 Documented SqFt Source: Realist ATFLS Source: Realist HOA/COA Y/N: No Comm Dev Chrg: No Bedrooms: 2 Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1 Year Built: 1923 SqFt ATFLS: 896 Acreage: 0.07

Tax Info

Tax Abatement: Yes Abatement End Date: 2037-12-31 Taxes (Yrly): 690 Parcel #: 010-002998 Tax Year: 2024

Remarks & Misc

Property Description: This updated home is a standout in a revitalized neighborhood where historic charm meets fresh investment and energy. Inside, stylish and functional flooring pairs perfectly with trendy lighting and modern fixtures throughout. The kitchen shines with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and elegant cabinetry that feels both polished and practical. Upstairs, you will find two spacious bedrooms and a fully updated bathroom designed with comfort in mind. Outside, the enormous deck overlooks a fully fenced backyard that is ready for relaxing evenings or weekend entertaining. Opportunities like this do not come along often, and this one is absolutely worth seeing. Tax abatement through 2037!!

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Architectural Style

Farmhouse: 1

Common Walls

No One Below: 1

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1: 2

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1: 1

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level: 1

Parking Features

No Garage: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: Yes

Basement Description

Full: 1

Foundation

Block: 1

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level: 1

Rooms

LL Laundry: 1 Eat Space/Kit: 1 Living Room: 1

Fireplace

Total Fireplaces: 1 Decorative: 1

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No

Heating

Gas: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Utility Space Level

Utility Down1: 1

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher: 1 Electric Range: 1 Gas Water Heater: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Accessible Features

Accessible Features - Form Required: No

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Porch: 1

Fencing

Fenced: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided: 1

Printing Services

No Printing Services: 1

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No

Leased Items Y/N

Leased Items: No

Green Features

Green Features Y/N - Form Required: No

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Original List Price: 174900 List Price: $174,900 Street #: 1557 Street Name: Safford Street Suffix: Avenue County: Franklin State: OH Zip Code: 43223 School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO. Township: None

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active MLS Entry Date: 2026-01-15

Remarks Misc

Directions: GPS

Property Features

Levels: Two Architectural Style: Farmhouse Common Walls: No One Below Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: No Garage Basement Description: Full Foundation: Block Exterior: Wood Siding Rooms: LL Laundry; Eat Space/Kit; Living Room Fireplace: Decorative Heating: Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Fencing: Fenced MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided Printing Services: No Printing Services
Listing Office: Red 1 Realty
Listing Agent: James E Ross
Last Updated: January - 15 - 2026
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