553 Elsmere Street, Columbus, OH 43206

$349,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,146 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,178 Status: Contingent
Current Price: $349,900 List Date: 3/14/2026 Last Modified: 4/04/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Schumacher Place, just moments from German Village. Full of charm and character, this home welcomes you with classic brick, a white picket fence, and a cozy front porch--perfect for relaxing evenings or morning coffee. Inside, you'll find refinished and freshly stained hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, and a bright, inviting layout. The updated kitchen features white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, LVT flooring, generous built-in shelving, neutral countertops, and stainless steel appliances. A convenient first-floor pantry and laundry area add everyday functionality. The main level offers a comfortable living room with a decorative fireplace, along with a separate dining room or flex space that can easily serve as a home office or additional living area. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, along with a large, updated full bathroom. Step outside to enjoy a private backyard retreat featuring a wood deck, ivy-covered walls, and a fully fenced yard--ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. One of the standout features is the rare 2.5-car detached garage with an upstairs space ready to be finished--perfect for additional storage. Major updates include new windows (2022), furnace (2020), and A/C (2016) new roof and floors (2026). A great opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of Columbus' most desirable historic neighborhoods. BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!

Listing Details MLS# 226007643

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
349900
Street #
553
Street Name
Elsmere
Street Suffix
Street
County
Franklin
State
OH
Zip Code
43206
School District
COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township
None
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm
Schmacher Place/German Village

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-03-13

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
Year Built
1900
SqFt Documented
1146
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
1146
ATFLS Source
Realist
Acreage
0.05
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
010-044715
Tax Year
2024
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
4945

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1
2

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1
Yes

More Information

Half Baths Level

Half B Entry Level
Yes

Dining Room Level

Dining Entry Level
Yes

Family Room Level

Family R Entry Level
Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Entry Level
Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N
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
305.32
City (Mailing Addr)
Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor
Columbus
New Construction
No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Schumacher Place, just moments from German Village. Full of charm and character, this home welcomes you with classic brick, a white picket fence, and a cozy front porch--perfect for relaxing evenings or morning coffee. Inside, you'll find refinished and freshly stained hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, and a bright, inviting layout. The updated kitchen features white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, LVT flooring, generous built-in shelving, neutral countertops, and stainless steel appliances. A convenient first-floor pantry and laundry area add everyday functionality. The main level offers a comfortable living room with a decorative fireplace, along with a separate dining room or flex space that can easily serve as a home office or additional living area. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, along with a large, updated full bathroom. Step outside to enjoy a private backyard retreat featuring a wood deck, ivy-covered walls, and a fully fenced yard--ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. One of the standout features is the rare 2.5-car detached garage with an upstairs space ready to be finished--perfect for additional storage. Major updates include new windows (2022), furnace (2020), and A/C (2016) new roof and floors (2026). A great opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of Columbus' most desirable historic neighborhoods. BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Cellar
Yes

Foundation

Stone
Yes

Rooms

1st Flr Laundry
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Rm/Non Bsmt
Yes

Fireplace

Decorative
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes
Gas
Yes

New Financing

Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
USDA Loan
Yes
VA
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Window Unit(s)
Yes

Windows

Insulated All
Yes

Interior Flooring

Ceramic/Porcelain
Yes
Wood
Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Exterior

Aluminum Siding
Yes
Brick
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Property Features

Levels: Two Architectural Style: Traditional Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener Basement Description: Cellar Foundation: Stone Exterior: Aluminum Siding; Brick Rooms: 1st Flr Laundry; Dining Room; Family Rm/Non Bsmt Fireplace: Decorative Heating: Boiler; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air; Window Unit(s) Windows: Insulated All Interior Flooring: Ceramic/Porcelain; Wood Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Dryer Hookup; Electric Water Heater; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Soaking Tub Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Other Structures: Shed(s) Fencing: Fenced New Financing: Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Husam Almasoodi
Last Updated: April - 04 - 2026
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