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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