878 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205
New Listing
$875,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
4,262
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,663
Status:
Coming Soon
Current Price:
$875,000
List Date:
3/13/2026
Last Modified:
3/14/2026
Description
Like what you see? Wait until you see the inside! Interior photos to be added on Wednesday, March 18th. Simply stunning and iconic one of kind home on desirable Franklin Avenue in Olde Towne East. Designed as the primary residence of (and by), Ohio's first female licensed architect, Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector. Described as ''eclectic and very personal design'', the 3 story home features a asymmetrical stucco facade and combines French doors and steel casement windows. Inside, history has been preserved (and updated with sophisticated touches) with hardwood floors, unpainted woodwork, original cabinetry and 8 fireplaces throughout. All rooms are nice sized and functional. Spacious living is perfect for entertaining with access to a small side porch and the built in greenhouse, a formal dining is adjacent to the private breakfast nook, beautiful eat in kitchen with original upper cabinetry/ new lowers with quartz countertops and Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances in addition, the original butler's pantry serves as additional kitchen storage or as a bar. Upstairs: 5 bedrooms of varying sizes and two full baths, laundry closet and landing with built-in cabinetry. The expansive 3rd floor recreation room is completely open with vaulted ceilings and access to the roof top terrace. In addition, there is a half bath and hot tub. Outside is a beautifully landscaped private fenced yard with covered back porch, patio and access to the 2 car detached garage. All of this, numerous updates inside and out and so much more. An amazing location and just around the corner from the Old Towne Tavern, Osteria Pizzeria and Attic Comedy Club, with easy access to all Olde Towne East and Downtown destinations. ***3D Virtual Tour and Floor plan available to serious/ qualified Buyers.*** Seller is a licensed agent in the state of Ohio.
Supplements: ********
Open Houses
Sunday, March 22, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
More Information MLS# 226007614
Location & Property Info
List Price/SqFt: 205.3
Mid/High Rise: No
City (Mailing Addr): Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Columbus
New Construction: No
Office/Contract Info
Active on MLS: 2026-03-21
General Property Info
Baths F.H: 3.1
Manufactured Housing Y/N: No
Built Prior to 1978: Yes
SqFt Documented: 4262
Documented SqFt Source: Realist
ATFLS Source: Realist
Lot Size (Side): 135
HOA/COA Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 4
Total Baths: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Garage/EnclosdSpaces: 2
Year Built: 1926
SqFt ATFLS: 4262
Acreage: 0.13
Tax Info
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 11381
Parcel #: 010-057661
Tax Year: 2024
Remarks & Misc
Property Description: Like what you see? Wait until you see the inside! Interior photos to be added on Wednesday, March 18th. Simply stunning and iconic one of kind home on desirable Franklin Avenue in Olde Towne East. Designed as the primary residence of (and by), Ohio's first female licensed architect, Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector. Described as ''eclectic and very personal design'', the 3 story home features a asymmetrical stucco facade and combines French doors and steel casement windows. Inside, history has been preserved (and updated with sophisticated touches) with hardwood floors, unpainted woodwork, original cabinetry and 8 fireplaces throughout. All rooms are nice sized and functional. Spacious living is perfect for entertaining with access to a small side porch and the built in greenhouse, a formal dining is adjacent to the private breakfast nook, beautiful eat in kitchen with original upper cabinetry/ new lowers with quartz countertops and Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances in addition, the original butler's pantry serves as additional kitchen storage or as a bar. Upstairs: 5 bedrooms of varying sizes and two full baths, laundry closet and landing with built-in cabinetry. The expansive 3rd floor recreation room is completely open with vaulted ceilings and access to the roof top terrace. In addition, there is a half bath and hot tub. Outside is a beautifully landscaped private fenced yard with covered back porch, patio and access to the 2 car detached garage. All of this, numerous updates inside and out and so much more. An amazing location and just around the corner from the Old Towne Tavern, Osteria Pizzeria and Attic Comedy Club, with easy access to all Olde Towne East and Downtown destinations. ***3D Virtual Tour and Floor plan available to serious/ qualified Buyers.*** Seller is a licensed agent in the state of Ohio.
Addl Acceptance Cond
None Known: 1
Levels
Three: 1
Common Walls
No Common Walls: 1
Bedroom Level
Beds UP1: 4
Full Baths Level
Full Baths UP2: 1
Full Baths UP1: 2
Half Baths Level
Half B Entry Level: 1
Living Room Level
Living R Entry Level: 1
Parking Features
Detached Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: Yes
Dining Room Level
Dining Entry Level: 1
Basement Description
Full: 1
Foundation
Other: 1
Eating Space Level
Eating Space UP1: 1
Rooms
LL Laundry: 1
4-Season Room - Heated: 1
Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt: 1
Dining Room: 1
Eat Space/Kit: 1
Great Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Fireplace
Four or More: 1
Decorative: 1
Great Room Level
Great Room UP2: 1
Alternate Uses
Bed & Breakfast: 1
Auction Info
Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Gas: 1
New Financing
Conventional: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Utility Space Level
Utility Down1: 1
Den/Home Office Level
Den/Home Office UP1: 1
Interior Flooring
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Exterior Amenities
Balcony: 1
Interior Amenities
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Whirlpool/Tub: 1
Accessible Features
Accessible Features - Form Required: No
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Fencing
Fenced: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
MLS Primary PhotoSrc
Realtor Provided: 1
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Green Features
Green Features Y/N - Form Required: No
Location Property Info
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 875000
List Price: $875,000
Street #: 878
Street Name: Franklin
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Franklin
State: OH
Zip Code: 43205
School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township: None
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm: OLDE TOWNE EAST
OfficeContract Info
Status: Coming Soon
MLS Entry Date: 2026-03-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: Parson Avenue to East on Franklin Avenue
Property Features
Levels: Three
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known
Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener
Basement Description: Full
Foundation: Other
Exterior: Stucco
Rooms: LL Laundry; 4-Season Room - Heated; Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt; Dining Room; Eat Space/Kit; Great Room; Living Room
Fireplace: Four or More; Decorative
Heating: Forced Air; Gas
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Interior Flooring: Wood; Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Exterior Amenities: Balcony
Water Source: Public
Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Security System; Whirlpool/Tub
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Fencing: Fenced
New Financing: Conventional
Alternate Uses: Bed & Breakfast
MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent:
William T Robbins
Last Updated: March - 14 - 2026
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