$875,000

878 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205

4 beds |
4 baths |
4,262 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1926
5,663sqft lot
2 car garage
$205/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 21, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 22, 2026 at 3:38AM
Listing Office:: Coldwell Banker Realty : 614-239-0808
Listing Agent:: William T Robbins : 614-208-8785
MLS ID:: 226007614

General: Bath
Appliances: DishwasherElectric RangeMicrowaveRefrigerator
Basement: Full
Flooring: OtherWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: Four or MoreDecorativeFireplace

General: Balcony
Parking: Garage Door Opener

General: StuccoThreeOther

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

Zoning: 010-057661

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

This listing courtesy of William T Robbins , Coldwell Banker Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Ohio Avenue Elementary School

505 S Ohio Ave, Columbus, OH, 43205

Grades KG-5

0.58 miles away

Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

1390 Bryden Rd, Columbus, OH, 43205

Grades 6-8

0.72 miles away

East High School

1500 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43205

Grades 9-12

0.91 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.