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218 E Markison Ave
D- Composite 36.53
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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Cash flow +5.8/30.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.1/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.7/10.0
  • Schools +1.8/10.0
  • DSCR +0.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$199,900

218 E Markison Ave · Columbus, OH 43207
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,176 sqft · Townhouse public records · 159 Days on market
Built 1932 Good condition 435 sqft lot $170/sqft · 37% below area Est $319k · 37% under $180/mo HOA · 12% of rent ↓ 25% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER GHOSTING/NO FAULT OF SELLER. Charming 3 bed/1 bath Merion Village condo, one side of a duplex, totally renovated in 2022 for ONLY $225K! Adorable and well maintained, a perfect starter home for anyone who wants to live near downtown Columbus and German Village. Full basement with washer and dryer hookups. Fully fenced yard with partition fence to separate from other side of property, and two off street parking spots with room to build a garage if desired! Minutes from German Village, downtown Columbus, and Nationwide Hospital. Affordable HOA. Great for investors looking for a solid rental with built in equity. Other similar units have sold for $265K+.

Key facts

  • $180 HOA
  • Built 1932
  • Listed 158 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $200k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-403 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $129k (35.6% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $154k (23.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $129k (35.6% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 81/100 on livability (#97 in OH, #1,491 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
  • Columbus City School District (urban): math 15% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #626 of 656 in OH (top 95%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 72% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Indianola Informal K-8 School (math 43% / reading 58%, grade D+, #896 of 1,584 statewide, top 57%, 684 students, 0% FRL); Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) (math 17% / reading 25%, grade F, #608 of 654 statewide, top 93%, 532 students, 0% FRL); South High School (math 10% / reading 26%, grade F, #687 of 781 statewide, top 88%, 903 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 72% district-wide (72 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.3%/yr); 277 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 57d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 65% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 8,139 units permitted in Franklin County in 2024 (5,940 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Franklin County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 159 days — a 12% lower offer ($176k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 2y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $25k (11%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1932 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $128,791 (35.6% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 159 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 36% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Built in 1932 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  11. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.77%
Cap rate
3.88%
Cash-on-cash
-8.63%
DSCR
0.62
GRM
10.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$318,750
List price
$199,900
Delta
-37.29%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
30 E Markison Ave 0.27mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,176 (0%) 6mo $250,000 $213 78
322 Hanford St 0.40mi 2/2.5 (-1) 1,160 (-1%) 1mo $315,000 $272 67
219 Frebis Ave 0.29mi 3/1.5 1,092 (-7%) 9mo $299,900 $275 65
244 Hanford St 0.37mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,076 (-8%) 2mo $322,500 $300 62
324 Hanford St 0.40mi 2/2.5 (-1) 1,160 (-1%) 10mo $290,000 $250 59
1343 Bruck St 0.28mi 2/1.5 (-1) 1,028 (-13%) 9mo $252,000 $245 51
158 Nursery Ln 0.56mi 2/2.5 (-1) 1,260 (+7%) 2mo $385,000 $306 49
1539 S 4th St 0.17mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,008 (-14%) 18mo $245,000 $243 48
1216 S Washington Ave 0.56mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,076 (-8%) 10mo $252,000 $234 47
119 Redbud Aly 0.63mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,108 (-6%) 11mo $329,000 $297 47
237 Thurman Ave 0.55mi 2/1.5 (-1) 1,280 (+9%) 14mo $360,000 $281 40
239 Thurman Ave 0.55mi 2/1.5 (-1) 1,280 (+9%) 15mo $369,900 $289 40

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.32% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-32.3%
Equity multiple
-0.05×
Total profit
$-58,906
Equity at exit
$29,806
10-year hold
IRR
-41.9%
Equity multiple
-0.57×
Total profit
$-87,853
Equity at exit
$17,284

Cash invested: $55,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
73 Landlord-Friendly
State Ohio
73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.
Seller's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
1 active · 1 under contract
Months of supply
1.2 mo (83%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$290,000 ($270/sqft)
Median days on market
12 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+0.6% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 43207

Rents YoY
2.3%
Active inventory
277
Price-to-rent
10.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,536 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,048
Tax from tax record
$305 /mo · $3,655/yr
Insurance
$83
HOA
$180
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$323
Net cashflow
$-403

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,046
Max offer price $128,791
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-289 -5% $-346 +0% $-403 +5% $-459 +10% $-516
Rent -10% $-524 -5% $-463 +0% $-403 +5% $-342 +10% $-281
Rate -1.0pp $-302 -0.5pp $-352 base $-403 +0.5pp $-454 +1.0pp $-507

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$49,975
Closing costs
$5,997
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
247 E Jenkins Ave Columbus, OH 3.0 1.5 1201 $1,575 $1.31 28d 1 0.15mi
247 E Jenkins Ave Columbus, OH 3.0 1.5 1201 $1,575 $1.31 27d 1 0.15mi
1598-1600 S 4th St Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 855 $1,250 $1.46 93d 1 0.17mi
206 E Woodrow Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 999 $1,295 $1.30 93d 1 0.23mi
122 E Woodrow Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,450 $1.21 64d 1 0.26mi
205 E Moler St Unit B Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 891 $995 $1.12 56d 1 0.26mi
367 E Morrill Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 977 $1,450 $1.48 93d 1 0.27mi
362 E Hinman Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 879 $1,149 $1.31 93d 1 0.28mi
409 E Welch Ave Unit 415 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 853 $980 $1.15 41d 1 0.29mi
1369 City Park Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 780 $1,800 $2.31 35d 1 0.34mi
423 Sheldon Ave Columbus, OH 3.0 1.5 1424 $2,095 $1.47 28d 1 0.34mi
164 Frebis Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 2.0 1228 $2,100 $1.71 29d 1 0.35mi
61 E Moler St #63 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1050 $1,800 $1.71 21d 1 0.36mi
117 E Innis Ave Unit 117 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.5 1021 $1,250 $1.22 21d 1 0.36mi
473 E Markison Ave Columbus, OH 3.0 1.0 1168 $1,450 $1.24 17d 1 0.37mi
33 W Morrill Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 876 $1,150 $1.31 13d 4 0.37mi
1808 S 6th St Unit 1808 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 975 $1,050 $1.08 93d 1 0.38mi
476 Southwood Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1219 $1,400 $1.15 93d 1 0.38mi
444 E Woodrow Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,353 $1.13 16d 1 0.40mi
250 Reeb Ave Unit 248 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.5 1080 $1,350 $1.25 34d 1 0.41mi
490-492 E Jenkins Ave Unit 490 Columbus, OH 3.0 1.0 1050 $1,325 $1.26 93d 1 0.41mi
27 W Jenkins Ave Columbus, OH 2.0–3.0 1.0–1.5 1013 $1,458 $1.44 17d 4 0.42mi
491 E Morrill Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 816 $1,030 $1.26 29d 1 0.42mi
529 E Morrill Ave Columbus, OH 3.0 1.0 1318 $1,600 $1.21 52d 1 0.47mi
1843 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 899 $1,331 $1.48 73d 1 0.48mi
274 E Barthman Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 960 $1,500 $1.56 66d 1 0.49mi
546 E Jenkins Ave Unit 1 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 975 $1,295 $1.33 73d 1 0.49mi
106 E Gates St Columbus, OH 3.0 1.5 1472 $2,700 $1.83 64d 1 0.49mi
6 Hanford St #6 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1080 $1,850 $1.71 93d 1 0.51mi
396 E Mithoff St Columbus, OH 3.0 1.5 1380 $2,295 $1.66 59d 1 0.57mi
19 E Mithoff St Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 828 $1,650 $1.99 93d 1 0.59mi
1110 S 4th St Columbus, OH 3.0 2.0 1465 $900 $0.61 56d 1 0.63mi
662 Southwood Ave Columbus, OH 3.0 2.0 1183 $1,950 $1.65 69d 1 0.64mi
554 E Gates St Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 902 $1,295 $1.44 59d 1 0.66mi
573 E Mithoff St Columbus, OH 3.0 1.5 1300 $2,100 $1.62 93d 1 0.71mi
1755 S 20th St Columbus, OH 1.0–3.0 1.0 882 $1,382 $1.57 11d 8 0.72mi
506 Thurman Ave Columbus, OH 3.0 1.0 1500 $1,600 $1.07 51d 1 0.72mi
19 E Deshler Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1104 $2,000 $1.81 28d 1 0.75mi
1175 Ann St Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 904 $1,495 $1.65 93d 1 0.78mi
521-523 Cline St Unit 521 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,000 $0.91 18d 1 0.78mi

Listing history 31 events

  1. 2026-06-30
    days on market $199,900 Active 159 DOM
  2. 2026-06-29
    days on market $199,900 Active 158 DOM
  3. 2026-06-28
    days on market $199,900 Active 157 DOM
  4. 2026-06-27
    days on market $199,900 Active 156 DOM
  5. 2026-06-27
    days on market $199,900 Active 155 DOM
  6. 2026-06-25
    days on market $199,900 Active 153 DOM
  7. 2026-06-22
    days on market $199,900 Active 151 DOM
  8. 2026-06-21
    days on market $199,900 Active 150 DOM
  9. 2026-06-18
    days on market $199,900 Active 147 DOM
  10. 2026-06-17
    days on market $199,900 Active 146 DOM
  11. 2026-06-16
    days on market $199,900 Active 145 DOM
  12. 2026-06-15
    days on market $199,900 Active 144 DOM
  13. 2026-06-13
    days on market $199,900 Active 142 DOM
  14. 2026-06-13
    days on market $199,900 Active 141 DOM
  15. 2026-06-09
    days on market $199,900 Active 138 DOM
  16. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,900 Active 137 DOM
  17. 2026-06-07
    days on market $199,900 Active 136 DOM
  18. 2026-06-05
    days on market $199,900 Active 133 DOM
  19. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,900 Active 132 DOM
  20. 2026-06-02
    days on market $199,900 Active 131 DOM
  21. 2026-06-01
    days on market $199,900 Active 130 DOM
  22. 2026-05-31
    days on market $199,900 Active 129 DOM
  23. 2026-04-24
    price $199,900 687-char remark
    Show marketing remark (687 chars)

    BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER GHOSTING/NO FAULT OF SELLER. Charming 3 bed/1 bath Merion Village condo, one side of a duplex, totally renovated in 2022 for ONLY $225K! Adorable and well maintained, a perfect starter home for anyone who wants to live near downtown Columbus and German Village. Full basement with washer and dryer hookups. Fully fenced yard with partition fence to separate from other side of property, and two off street parking spots with room to build a garage if desired! Minutes from German Village, downtown Columbus, and Nationwide Hospital. Affordable HOA. Great for investors looking for a solid rental with built in equity. Other similar units have sold for $265K+.

  24. 2026-04-24
    status Active 687-char remark
    Show marketing remark (687 chars)

    BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER GHOSTING/NO FAULT OF SELLER. Charming 3 bed/1 bath Merion Village condo, one side of a duplex, totally renovated in 2022 for ONLY $225K! Adorable and well maintained, a perfect starter home for anyone who wants to live near downtown Columbus and German Village. Full basement with washer and dryer hookups. Fully fenced yard with partition fence to separate from other side of property, and two off street parking spots with room to build a garage if desired! Minutes from German Village, downtown Columbus, and Nationwide Hospital. Affordable HOA. Great for investors looking for a solid rental with built in equity. Other similar units have sold for $265K+.

  25. 2026-04-16
    historical Contingent 687-char remark
    Show marketing remark (687 chars)

    BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER GHOSTING/NO FAULT OF SELLER. Charming 3 bed/1 bath Merion Village condo, one side of a duplex, totally renovated in 2022 for ONLY $225K! Adorable and well maintained, a perfect starter home for anyone who wants to live near downtown Columbus and German Village. Full basement with washer and dryer hookups. Fully fenced yard with partition fence to separate from other side of property, and two off street parking spots with room to build a garage if desired! Minutes from German Village, downtown Columbus, and Nationwide Hospital. Affordable HOA. Great for investors looking for a solid rental with built in equity. Other similar units have sold for $265K+.

  26. 2026-04-09
    price $214,900 687-char remark
    Show marketing remark (687 chars)

    BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER GHOSTING/NO FAULT OF SELLER. Charming 3 bed/1 bath Merion Village condo, one side of a duplex, totally renovated in 2022 for ONLY $225K! Adorable and well maintained, a perfect starter home for anyone who wants to live near downtown Columbus and German Village. Full basement with washer and dryer hookups. Fully fenced yard with partition fence to separate from other side of property, and two off street parking spots with room to build a garage if desired! Minutes from German Village, downtown Columbus, and Nationwide Hospital. Affordable HOA. Great for investors looking for a solid rental with built in equity. Other similar units have sold for $265K+.

  27. 2026-01-22
    listed $225,000 Active 687-char remark
    Show marketing remark (687 chars)

    BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER GHOSTING/NO FAULT OF SELLER. Charming 3 bed/1 bath Merion Village condo, one side of a duplex, totally renovated in 2022 for ONLY $225K! Adorable and well maintained, a perfect starter home for anyone who wants to live near downtown Columbus and German Village. Full basement with washer and dryer hookups. Fully fenced yard with partition fence to separate from other side of property, and two off street parking spots with room to build a garage if desired! Minutes from German Village, downtown Columbus, and Nationwide Hospital. Affordable HOA. Great for investors looking for a solid rental with built in equity. Other similar units have sold for $265K+.

  28. 2026-01-20
    historical $225,000 687-char remark
    Show marketing remark (687 chars)

    BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER GHOSTING/NO FAULT OF SELLER. Charming 3 bed/1 bath Merion Village condo, one side of a duplex, totally renovated in 2022 for ONLY $225K! Adorable and well maintained, a perfect starter home for anyone who wants to live near downtown Columbus and German Village. Full basement with washer and dryer hookups. Fully fenced yard with partition fence to separate from other side of property, and two off street parking spots with room to build a garage if desired! Minutes from German Village, downtown Columbus, and Nationwide Hospital. Affordable HOA. Great for investors looking for a solid rental with built in equity. Other similar units have sold for $265K+.

  29. 2025-01-22
    historical
  30. 2024-12-20
    listed $264,900 Active
  31. 2024-12-18
    historical

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast OH · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$3,655 · $305/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,655 · $305/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 10% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$18,435
− Mortgage interest
−$11,198
− Property taxes
−$3,655
− Insurance
−$1,000
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,475
− Management
−$1,475
− HOA
−$2,160
− Depreciation
−$5,815
Taxable loss
−$8,342
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,002
After-tax cash flow
$-2,828/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $5,880–$17,640 screening

This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom Merion Village condo is fully renovated and move-in ready. It offers a modern kitchen, hardwood floors, and a well-maintained exterior. The property is located near downtown Columbus and German Village, making it an ideal investment opportunity.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and property value.
  • Rental Clean gutters — Clean gutters improve drainage and reduce maintenance costs for tenants.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 18/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Southwood Elementary School F OH #1,382/1,584 Nat'l #36,424/41,679 Middle Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) F OH #608/654 Nat'l #11,464/14,009 High South High School F OH #687/781 Nat'l #14,759/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Columbus City School District
NCES district ID
3904380
Math proficiency
15% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
26% ▼ -12.00%
Median HH income
$38,483
Composite
17.19/100
National rank
#9105
State rank
#626 of 656 in OH
A Composite livability gradescore 81/100

Livability — Columbus

Score
81/100
State rank
#97
US rank
#1491

Category grades

Amenities A- Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment C- Housing A+ Health & safety A- User ratings D

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Columbus, OH
County
Franklin County · 1,456,139 people
City population
612,189
Metro
Columbus, OH
Population (ZIP)
47,272
Household income
$63,310
Rent vs Own
41.0% rent · 59.0% own
Severe rent burden
11% of renters

Population outlook (Franklin County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,456,139 people
By 2030
1,556,890 · +6.9%
By 2040
1,757,349 · +20.7%
By 2050
1,950,539 · +34.0%
By 2075
2,376,171 · +63.2%
By 2100
2,636,796 · +81.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
Race & ethnicity
White 59% Black 28% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 5% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3%
Common ancestry
Italian 2% Romanian 2% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Franklin

2024 margin
Strong D (+28.4) · D 63.7% · R 35.3% · Other 1.0%
2008→2024 swing
+7.7pp toward D · 2008: 20.7pp · 2024: 28.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+28.4 2020: D+31.4 2016: D+25.9 2012: D+21.7 2008: D+20.7

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Civics

Price history

-24.5% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-24 Price Changed $199,900 CBRMLS
  • 2026-04-24 Relisted CBRMLS
  • 2026-04-16 Contingent CBRMLS
  • 2026-04-09 Price Changed $214,900 CBRMLS
  • 2026-01-22 Listed $225,000 CBRMLS
  • 2026-01-20 Coming Soon $225,000 CBRMLS
  • 2025-01-22 Listing Removed CBRMLS
  • 2024-12-20 Listed $264,900 CBRMLS
  • 2024-12-18 Coming Soon CBRMLS

Property tax history

+5.6%/yr

Latest (2024): $3,655 · +5.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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