878 Franklin Ave

Columbus OH 43205

4262 sq. ft.

5662.8 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $890,000

William Robbins, last sold this property on 01 May 2026 after 41 days on market.

Overview

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED! 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 jetted 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.

Features

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

4262 sq. ft. floor area

5662.8 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Columbus over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 878 Franklin Ave is $462.45k.

Median value

$462.45k

Estimated value range

$58k - $890k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

16%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Columbus. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 878 Franklin Ave

2026

Sold

$890,000

01 May 2026 by William Robbins, of Coldwell Banker Realty

2018

Sold

$540,000

23 Aug 2018 by Nina Masseria, of Carriage Trade Realty, Inc.

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