New Roof and Flashing 2025!! Charming 1920s Era Craftsman Bungalow with Timeless Character and Modern Comforts Nestled on a picturesque street, this home invites you to enjoy warm summer nights on the classic front porch, complete with a swing and spanning the entire front of the house. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room anchored by a cozy gas log fireplace, original built-ins, and stunning hardwood floors that flow throughout the main level. French doors open into an entertainer's dining room, filled with natural light from the wall of windows overlooking the backyard. The kitchen features abundant storage, tall white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a smart layout designed for both functionality and style. A convenient first-floor half bath and mudroom area add everyday ease. Insulated windows throughout the home. Upstairs, the expansive primary bedroom spans the full length of the home and boasts dual closets. Two additional generously sized bedrooms and a dedicated study or work-from-home space offer flexibility. The full bathroom is classically updated with elegant wainscoting, built-ins, hexagon tile flooring, and a subway-tile-style bath/shower combo. Enjoy your fully fenced backyard oasis, complete with a private patio, lush new landscaping, and a detached one-car garage. New Gutters, gutter guards, and underground drainage. This home blends historic character with modern updates in a way that's hard to find—come fall in love! Hard to beat location walkable to Clintonville's favorite restaurants and shops!
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Aaron Minister• Minister Realty, Inc.
•614-404-1255 (agent)
•aaronminister5@yahoo.com (agent)
•614-268-7900 (broker)
•judym@ministerrealty.com (broker)
Bought with Teresa Kenney• Keller Williams Consultants
Beautiful 1920's era Craftsman Bungalow full front porch spans the front of the house. Large living & dining rms w/ rich oak flring. Built in bookcases with leaded glass doors accent either side of the fireplace mantel. French doors from living room lead to holiday size dining rm. Insulated windows throughout. Large wall of windows in dining rm view the back yard. Great storage in the kitchen, tall white cabinetry, newer stainless steel appliances. Convenient first flr 1/2 bath. Mud room exit to back yard. Upstairs are 3 roomy bdrms & a small study. Master bedroom spans the front of the home & has 2 deep closets. Second flr bath w/ wainscoting, hexagon shaped mini tile flooring. Full basement w/ 92% efficient gas forced air furnace. Central Air 2010. Water heater 2015. Fenced yard & patio.
Public Records
Jul 12, 2006
Sold
$194,600
$120/sq ft
CBRMLS #2623060
Jun 30, 2006
Sold
$195,000
$120/sq ft
Jun 1, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2006
Listed
$199,900
$123/sq ft
SOBO Style! Charming 2 story w/ over 1600 Sq Ft of living space. Freshly painted inside & out, living room w/ gas log fireplace & built in bookcase w/ leaded glass doors. Spacious kit w/ vulcan stove. Lg mstr. bdrm. w/ 2 walk-in closets. Bonus room on 2nd fl for storage or play. Must see!
CBRMLS #2303675
Mar 14, 2003
Sold
$160,000
$98/sq ft
Feb 7, 2003
Listing Removed
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Feb 4, 2003
Listed
$159,900
$98/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 1991
Sold
$83,900
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1983
Sold
$54,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,247 (+0.3%)
$34,055 + $82,495
$116,550
2024
$5,231 (+1.3%)
$34,055 + $82,495
$116,550
2023
$5,164 (−8.8%)
$34,055 + $82,495
$116,550
2022
$5,662 (−0.2%)
$25,165 + $84,000
$109,165
2021
$5,672 (−0.1%)
$25,165 + $84,000
$109,165
2020
$5,679 (+8.6%)
$25,165 + $84,000
$109,165
2019
$5,230
$19,355 + $66,850
$86,205
2017
$5,227 (+22.3%)
$19,355 + $66,850
$86,205
2016
$4,273 (+10.2%)
$18,690 + $45,815
$64,505
2015
$3,879 (−0.2%)
$18,690 + $45,815
$64,505
2014
$3,889
$18,690 + $45,815
$64,505
Tax history for 138 E Kelso Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,247 (+0.3%)
$34,055 + $82,495
$116,550
2024
$5,231 (+1.3%)
$34,055 + $82,495
$116,550
2023
$5,164 (−8.8%)
$34,055 + $82,495
$116,550
2022
$5,662 (−0.2%)
$25,165 + $84,000
$109,165
2021
$5,672 (−0.1%)
$25,165 + $84,000
$109,165
2020
$5,679 (+8.6%)
$25,165 + $84,000
$109,165
2019
$5,230
$19,355 + $66,850
$86,205
2017
$5,227 (+22.3%)
$19,355 + $66,850
$86,205
2016
$4,273 (+10.2%)
$18,690 + $45,815
$64,505
2015
$3,879 (−0.2%)
$18,690 + $45,815
$64,505
2014
$3,889
$18,690 + $45,815
$64,505
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,210 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1921
Sq. Ft.
1,626
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-041167-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 9, 2026.
R3
Residential District
The following districts provide an opportunity for development of single, twin-single, three and four unit dwellings, manufactured housing, specific public uses, religious and educational, and accessory uses with specific denoted standards structured to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the residents in these districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Jan 6, 2026 • Final
Alteration | 1,2,3 family
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 1626.0
Flooring: Wood
Window Features: Insulated All
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplace Features: One, Gas Log
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1921
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Levels: Two
Building Area Total: 1626.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Square Feet: 4356.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Additional Parcels YN: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,231
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Location Information
Township: None
Subdivision Name: Clintonville
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,626
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,210 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-041167-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 9, 2026
Other
Information For Agents
Concessions Comments: Credit
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Around this home
Schools
Clinton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Dominion Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Whetstone High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$456,000 – $551,000
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