686 Racine Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204 (MLS# 226006463)

686 Racine Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204

$150,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 927 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Active

Current Price: $150,000 List Date: 3/06/2026 Last Modified: 3/11/2026

Overview

Description

Full of classic character and brimming with potential, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to build equity or a savvy investor seeking strong returns, this property checks all the right boxes. Offering solid bones and timeless curb appeal. A detached 1-car garage provides convenient storage and parking, while the fully fenced backyard offers a private outdoor retreat -- perfect for pets, entertaining, or future landscaping projects.Cosmetic updates are needed, giving the next owner the chance to personalize the space and unlock significant value. New floors, updated fixtures, and modern finishes would make this property good as new. At this price point, the numbers speak for themselves -- whether you're looking to flip, rent, or settle in and build sweat equity, the ROI potential here is hard to beat. Properties like this don't stay on the market long.

Listing Details MLS# 226006463

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 150000
Street #: 686
Street Name: Racine
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Franklin
State: OH
Zip Code: 43204
School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township: None
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm: Wilshire Heights

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date: 2026-03-04

General Property Info

Total Baths: Yes
Baths F.H: Yes
Full Baths: Yes
Built Prior to 1978: Yes
Garage/EnclosdSpaces: Yes
Year Built: 1926
SqFt Documented: 927
Documented SqFt Source: Realist
SqFt ATFLS: 927
ATFLS Source: Realist
Acreage: 0.1
Manufactured Housing Y/N: No
HOA/COA Y/N: No

Tax Info

Parcel #: 010-068410
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 1422.7

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1: Yes
Beds Entry Level: 2

Full Baths Level

Full B Entry Level: Yes

More Information

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

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: 161.81
Mid/High Rise: No
City (Mailing Addr): Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Columbus
New Construction: No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description: Full of classic character and brimming with potential, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to build equity or a savvy investor seeking strong returns, this property checks all the right boxes. Offering solid bones and timeless curb appeal. A detached 1-car garage provides convenient storage and parking, while the fully fenced backyard offers a private outdoor retreat -- perfect for pets, entertaining, or future landscaping projects.Cosmetic updates are needed, giving the next owner the chance to personalize the space and unlock significant value. New floors, updated fixtures, and modern finishes would make this property good as new. At this price point, the numbers speak for themselves -- whether you're looking to flip, rent, or settle in and build sweat equity, the ROI potential here is hard to beat. Properties like this don't stay on the market long.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known: Yes

Levels

One and One Half: Yes

Architectural Style

Cape Cod: Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
On Street: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Basement Description

Full: Yes

Foundation

Block: Yes

Rooms

1st Flr Primary Suite: Yes
LL Laundry: Yes
Eat Space/Kit: Yes
Family Rm/Non Bsmt: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Gas: Yes

New Financing

Conventional: Yes
VA: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Windows

Insulated All: Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Other: Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: Yes

Exterior

Stone: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided: Yes

Leased Items Y/N

Leased Items: No

Property Features

Levels: One and One Half Architectural Style: Cape Cod Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: Detached Garage; On Street Basement Description: Full Foundation: Block Exterior: Stone; Vinyl Siding Rooms: 1st Flr Primary Suite; LL Laundry; Eat Space/Kit; Family Rm/Non Bsmt Heating: Forced Air; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Windows: Insulated All Interior Flooring: Carpet; Other Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Fencing: Fenced New Financing: Conventional; VA MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided

Listing Office: Key Realty

Listing Agent: Staci K Payton

Last Updated: March - 11 - 2026

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