838 S Ohio Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206

$259,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,862 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active
Current Price: $259,900 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/17/2026

Overview

Description

Step inside this beautifully updated early 1900s two-story brick home in the highly sought-after Southern Orchards neighborhood--truly move-in ready! The home features spacious/ bright rooms, new flooring throughout, and a versatile layout with formal living, dining, and family rooms. The fully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and modern finishes, complemented by a convenient first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and an attached bonus room--ideal for a dressing room, home office, or nursery. A second bedroom and a brand-new full bathroom with tub/shower complete the upper level. Outside, enjoy relaxing on the welcoming front porch or entertaining in the private, fenced backyard. With updated mechanicals and a newer roof, the hard work is already done--just bring your personal style. Ideally located with easy access to Nationwide Children's Hospital and Downtown Columbus.

Listing Details MLS# 226013991

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
259900
Street #
838
Street PreDirection
S
Street Name
Ohio
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Franklin
State
OH
Zip Code
43206
School District
COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township
None
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm
Southern Orchards

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-04-27

General Property Info

Total Baths
2
Baths F.H
1.1
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Built Prior to 1978
Yes
Off Street Parking Spaces
3
Year Built
1909
SqFt Documented
1862
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
1862
ATFLS Source
Realist
Lot Size (Side)
157
Acreage
0.12
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
010-001450
Tax Year
2025
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
3480

Remarks Misc

Directions
South 22nd Street to East on East Sycamore Street to South on South Ohio Avenue.

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1
2

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1
Yes

Half Baths Level

Half B Entry Level
Yes

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level
Yes

Dining Room Level

Dining 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
139.58
Mid/High Rise
No
City (Mailing Addr)
Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor
Columbus
New Construction
No

Office/Contract Info

Active on MLS
2026-05-01

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
Step inside this beautifully updated early 1900s two-story brick home in the highly sought-after Southern Orchards neighborhood--truly move-in ready! The home features spacious/ bright rooms, new flooring throughout, and a versatile layout with formal living, dining, and family rooms. The fully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and modern finishes, complemented by a convenient first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and an attached bonus room--ideal for a dressing room, home office, or nursery. A second bedroom and a brand-new full bathroom with tub/shower complete the upper level. Outside, enjoy relaxing on the welcoming front porch or entertaining in the private, fenced backyard. With updated mechanicals and a newer roof, the hard work is already done--just bring your personal style. Ideally located with easy access to Nationwide Children's Hospital and Downtown Columbus.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

No Garage
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Full
Yes

Foundation

Stone
Yes

Rooms

LL Laundry
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Rm/Non Bsmt
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Fireplace

One
Yes
Decorative
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Gas
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Windows

Insulated Part
Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Exterior

Brick
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Leased Items Y/N

Leased Items
No

Property Features

Levels: Two Architectural Style: Traditional Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: No Garage Basement Description: Full Foundation: Stone Exterior: Brick; Vinyl Siding Rooms: LL Laundry; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Rm/Non Bsmt; Living Room Fireplace: One; Decorative Heating: Forced Air; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Windows: Insulated Part Interior Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Porch Fencing: Fenced MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: William T Robbins
Last Updated: May - 17 - 2026
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