85-87 N Yale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222

$279,900
Property Type: Multi-Family Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,049 Status: Active
Current Price: $279,900 List Date: 2/28/2026 Last Modified: 4/04/2026

Overview

Description

**A Smart Investment Opportunity Awaits** Welcome to your next income-generating gem in the heart of Columbus! This multi-family property offers a fantastic opportunity for investors and owner-occupants alike. With three bedrooms and one bathroom on each side, this duplex is perfectly positioned to deliver steady rental income while keeping your purchase price accessible. The numbers don't lie. Each side of the duplex brings in $1,550 per month, with a potential for $3,100 monthly (one side is currently vacant) and $36,000 in potential gross annual rental income. At this price point, factoring in 30% in operating expenses, that translates to an impressive 8.5%-9% capitalization rate when fully occupied. Whether you choose to live in one unit and rent the other, or collect rent from both sides, this property puts your money to work from day one. Few investments offer this kind of immediate cash flow potential without breaking the bank. Please see A2A for more details about income and expenses. Schedule your private showing today and start building your portfolio tomorrow! *Please do not disturb tenants on occupied side 87*

Listing Details MLS# 226005663

Location Property Info

Original List Price
279900
Property Sub Type
Duplex
Street #
85-87
Street PreDirection
N
Street Name
Yale
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Franklin
State
OH
Zip Code
43222
School District
COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township
None

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-02-27

General Property Info

Number of Units
2
Building Sqft
2431
Year Built
1910
Built Prior to 1978
Yes
Occupancy Rate
50
Lot Size (Side)
106
Acreage
0.07

Tax Info

Parcel #
010-030197
Tax Year
2024
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
2484

3 Bedroom

3 Bedroom # of Units
1550
3 Bedroom Month Rent Per Unit
1550

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N
No

More Information

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt
115.14
City (Mailing Addr)
Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor
Franklin

Office/Contract Info

Active on MLS
2026-02-28
For Sale
Yes
Exchange
No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
**A Smart Investment Opportunity Awaits** Welcome to your next income-generating gem in the heart of Columbus! This multi-family property offers a fantastic opportunity for investors and owner-occupants alike. With three bedrooms and one bathroom on each side, this duplex is perfectly positioned to deliver steady rental income while keeping your purchase price accessible. The numbers don't lie. Each side of the duplex brings in $1,550 per month, with a potential for $3,100 monthly (one side is currently vacant) and $36,000 in potential gross annual rental income. At this price point, factoring in 30% in operating expenses, that translates to an impressive 8.5%-9% capitalization rate when fully occupied. Whether you choose to live in one unit and rent the other, or collect rent from both sides, this property puts your money to work from day one. Few investments offer this kind of immediate cash flow potential without breaking the bank. Please see A2A for more details about income and expenses. Schedule your private showing today and start building your portfolio tomorrow! *Please do not disturb tenants on occupied side 87*

Income/Expenses

Gross Income
18000
Net Operating Income
0
Total Expenses
0

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known
Yes

Heat Fuel

Gas
Yes

Parking Features

On Street
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Tenant Pays

Electricity
Yes

Alternate Uses

Commercial
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

New Financing

Conventional
Yes
Other
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Owner Pays

Gas
Yes
Sewer
Yes
Trash
Yes
Water
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Property Features

Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: On Street Owner Pays: Gas; Sewer; Trash; Water Tenant Pays: Electricity Heat Fuel: Gas Heating: Forced Air; Hot Water Air Conditioning: Central Air Sewer: Public Sewer Alternate Uses: Commercial New Financing: Conventional; Other MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Katharine A Blades
Last Updated: April - 04 - 2026
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