551 Melrose Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202

New Listing
$429,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,248 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Contingent
Current Price: $429,900 List Date: 5/21/2026 Last Modified: 5/23/2026

Overview

Description

Tastefully updated Clintonville charmer, This home offers timeless character with modern upgrades throughout! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a 2-car detached garage. Stunning entry welcomes you with original hardwood floors and an open-concept layout filled with natural light. Updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, bar seating, and custom cabinet lighting. Upstairs you will find generous sized bedrooms and hall bath. The unfinished third-floor attic provides excellent potential for additional living space. Step outside to enjoy the covered deck (2026) fully fenced backyard, and a fire pit perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A rare opportunity in one of Columbus' most desirable neighborhoods!

Listing Details MLS# 226018133

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
429900
Street #
551
Street Name
Melrose
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Franklin
State
OH
Zip Code
43202
School District
COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township
None
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm
Clintonville

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-05-21

General Property Info

Total Baths
2
Baths F.H
1.1
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Built Prior to 1978
Yes
Garage/EnclosdSpaces
2
Off Street Parking Spaces
2
Year Built
1930
SqFt Documented
1248
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
1248
ATFLS Source
Realist
Lot Size (Side)
117
Acreage
0.1
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
010-048495
Tax Year
2025
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
5486

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1
3

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1
Yes

More Information

Half Baths Level

Half B Entry Level
Yes

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level
Yes

Family Room Level

Family R Entry Level
Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N
Yes

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit
No

Accessible Features

Accessible Features
No

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N
No

Green Features

Green Features Y/N
No

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt
344.47
Mid/High Rise
No
City (Mailing Addr)
Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor
Columbus
New Construction
No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
Tastefully updated Clintonville charmer, This home offers timeless character with modern upgrades throughout! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a 2-car detached garage. Stunning entry welcomes you with original hardwood floors and an open-concept layout filled with natural light. Updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, bar seating, and custom cabinet lighting. Upstairs you will find generous sized bedrooms and hall bath. The unfinished third-floor attic provides excellent potential for additional living space. Step outside to enjoy the covered deck (2026) fully fenced backyard, and a fire pit perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A rare opportunity in one of Columbus' most desirable neighborhoods!

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Architectural Style

Craftsman
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Full
Yes

Foundation

Block
Yes

Rooms

LL Laundry
Yes
Eat Space/Kit
Yes

Fireplace

One
Yes
Decorative
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Gas
Yes

New Financing

Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Windows

Insulated All
Yes

Interior Flooring

Wood
Yes

Interior Amenities

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

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Printing Services

No Printing Services
Yes

Property Features

Levels: Two Architectural Style: Craftsman Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: Attached Garage; Garage Door Opener Basement Description: Full Foundation: Block Exterior: Vinyl Siding Rooms: LL Laundry; Eat Space/Kit Fireplace: One; Decorative Heating: Forced Air; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Windows: Insulated All Interior Flooring: Wood Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Fencing: Fenced New Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided Printing Services: No Printing Services
Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Rhiannon M Ferrari
Last Updated: May - 23 - 2026
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