2570 E 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219

• 3 beds |
• 1 bath |
• 1,499 sqft

Property Description

A TACTICAL FORTRESS IN EAST COLUMBUS - BUILT TO OUTLAST THE CENTURY with potentially BULLET PROOF 10'' Solid Brick Walls, Tornado-Safe Basement, Extra Lot. STOP BUYING ''DISPOSABLE'' HOUSING. Homes today are ''matchstick'' frames and thin siding. Worse, they are built on cheap concrete slabs with nowhere to go when the sirens wail. 2570 E. 5th Ave is the antithesis of modern cheapness. Built in 1920 with 10-inch thick solid brick walls, this is a structural masterpiece designed for Maximum Security. It has stood for 105 years--proof of a quality that modern builders cannot replicate. THE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE: MASONRY VS. MATCHSTICKS It would be impossible to duplicate this quality today for this price. While neighbors in new builds worry about wind debris punching through their vinyl siding like paper, you are protected by a foot of solid masonry. While they are stuck on flat slabs, you have a Full Basement that serves as a True Storm Shelter, proven structurally sound for a century. In a crisis, this is the only house on the block you'll want to be in. A CENTURY OF STRENGTH MEETS 2026 RELIABILITY Tired of ''old house'' headaches? We've eliminated them. The 2026 refresh means the major systems are handled: NEW Climate Command: Brand-new AC + updated high-efficiency furnace. NEW Kitchen & Bath: Fresh cabinetry, countertops, new dishwasher, and a total bathroom remodel with quality modern fixtures. NEW Efficiency: Massive attic insulation and new flooring throughout. ARTISTRY: A spectacular fireplace with original Craftsman details and oak woodwork you won't find elsewhere. THE BOTTOM LINE: Tired of vinyl siding dents? Want a basement with real shelter? Do you want a true safe haven for your family? A home that builds equity? If a house hasn't stood for 100 years, how do you know it will? This one has. Call now.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 13, 2026

Data Last Updated:

March 17, 2026 at 1:36AM

Listing Office:

Ohio Broker Direct, LLC : 614-989-7215

Listing Agent:

Joan Elflein : 614-989-7215

MLS ID:

226007500

Interior

• Basement: Full
• Flooring: Carpet
• A/C: Central Air
• Fireplace: OneFireplace

Exterior

• Style: Traditional

Construction

• General: BrickTwoOther

Location

• Originating MLS: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
• School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
• County: Franklin

Lot

• Zoning: 010-066642

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS