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878 Franklin Avenue, 
Columbus, OH 43205

$875,000


4

Beds


4

Baths


4,262

Sq Ft


Single Family

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614-239-0808

Last updated:

March 14, 2026, 02:51 PM

MLS#

226007614

Source:

OH CBR

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About This Home

878 Franklin Avenue

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

4 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1926

Price Summary

875,000

$205 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

226007614

Last Updated:

March 14, 2026, 02:51 PM

Added:

2 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

4

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

4,262 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

4,262 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1926


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

5,662


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$875,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$205 per Sq. Ft.

Source:OH CBR
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