1557 Safford Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223

$159,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 896 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,049 Status: Active
Current Price: $159,900 List Date: 1/15/2026 Last Modified: 3/26/2026

Overview

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!!

Listing Details MLS# 226001437

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
174900
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

MLS Entry Date
2026-01-15

General Property Info

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

Tax Info

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

Remarks Misc

Directions
GPS

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1
2

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1
Yes

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level
Yes

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level
Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Down1
Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N
Yes

Fireplace

Total Fireplaces
Yes
Decorative
Yes

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit
No

Accessible Features

Accessible Features - Form Required
No

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N
No

Green Features

Green Features Y/N - Form Required
No

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt
178.46
Mid/High Rise
No
City (Mailing Addr)
Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor
Columbus
New Construction
No

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
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Architectural Style

Farmhouse
Yes

Common Walls

No One Below
Yes

Parking Features

No Garage
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Full
Yes

Foundation

Block
Yes

Rooms

LL Laundry
Yes
Eat Space/Kit
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Heating

Gas
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Printing Services

No Printing Services
Yes

Leased Items Y/N

Leased Items
No

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: March - 26 - 2026
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