BIG PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to 148 N Merkle Rd in Bexley! With a great location close to local attractions & amenities, this cape is refreshed & move in ready. The entry-level includes spacious living & dining areas, den/office, ½ bath, & an updated kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, including a primary suite w/ attached bath. The partially finished basement offers flex space, a possible 4th bedroom, & 3rd full bathroom. Outside, the lot is nicely sized and the two car garage provides additional storage & security. A MUST SEE! See A2A.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Ross• Red 1 Realty
•614-407-6819 (agent)
•team@closingengine.com (agent)
•614-585-9020 (broker)
•Broker@red1realty.com (broker)
Bought with Cheryl Huston• LifePoint Real Estate, LLC
Like a HOME office?Teen age suite?LOVE TO COOK AND ENTERTAIN?This home offers it all with a total of nearly 2800+finished sq. ' The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2015 - granite countertops, eating bar, appliances, sink, cork flooring & lighting. The 2nd floor bath '13. New windows in '08; new house & garage roof '20; Fla. rm. windows '11; patio installed in '18 with landscaping. Many interior rooms painted '21; basement flooring '03; insulation added '03; driveway '12; chimney tuck pointed '12; down spouts re-routed '12; some exterior paint '20; furnace '14. All bedrooms roomy. Master bedroom has 2 closets plus built-in storage/room to add bathrm. Great street for families as low traffic. Multiple fireplaces. Walnut paneled office/family room w/ 2 closets.
Public Records
May 3, 1999
Sold
$71,500
$25/sq ft
CBRMLS #9832592
Apr 27, 1999
Sold
$143,000
$50/sq ft
Mar 11, 1999
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 1998
Listed
$149,900
$53/sq ft
RECENT RENOVATION, NEW FURNACE/CA, WINDOW AND PAINT. LOOKS GREAT. BONUS ROOMS IN BASEMENT-REC ROOM, BEDROOM+FULL BATH. 1ST FLR FAM RM, 3 LARGE BEDROOMS. BUY-OR LEASE $1250/MO.
CBRMLS #9706861
Sep 6, 1997
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 1997
Listed
$149,900
$53/sq ft
CBRMLS #34307
Feb 3, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 1995
Listed
$145,000
$51/sq ft
CBRMLS #63795
Apr 2, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Feb 2, 1995
Listed
$143,900
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 17, 1988
Sold
$105,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 1986
Sold
$99,000
$35/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1978
Sold
$69,900
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,670 (+4.6%)
$49,875 + $99,435
$149,310
2024
$8,292 (+11.2%)
$49,875 + $99,435
$149,310
2023
$7,455 (+2.2%)
$49,875 + $99,435
$149,310
2022
$7,293 (+2.4%)
$41,335 + $69,895
$111,230
2021
$7,121 (+3.8%)
$41,335 + $69,895
$111,230
2020
$6,860 (+5.0%)
$41,335 + $69,895
$111,230
2019
$6,535 (+17.9%)
$34,440 + $58,800
$93,240
2017
$5,542 (+19.3%)
$34,440 + $58,800
$93,240
2016
$4,644 (+10.5%)
$18,270 + $53,130
$71,400
2015
$4,201 (−0.6%)
$18,270 + $46,130
$64,400
2014
$4,225
$18,270 + $46,130
$64,400
Tax history for 148 N Merkle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,670 (+4.6%)
$49,875 + $99,435
$149,310
2024
$8,292 (+11.2%)
$49,875 + $99,435
$149,310
2023
$7,455 (+2.2%)
$49,875 + $99,435
$149,310
2022
$7,293 (+2.4%)
$41,335 + $69,895
$111,230
2021
$7,121 (+3.8%)
$41,335 + $69,895
$111,230
2020
$6,860 (+5.0%)
$41,335 + $69,895
$111,230
2019
$6,535 (+17.9%)
$34,440 + $58,800
$93,240
2017
$5,542 (+19.3%)
$34,440 + $58,800
$93,240
2016
$4,644 (+10.5%)
$18,270 + $53,130
$71,400
2015
$4,201 (−0.6%)
$18,270 + $46,130
$64,400
2014
$4,225
$18,270 + $46,130
$64,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,769 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,951
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
020-004078-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 2851.0
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
Interior Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Building Area Total: 1951.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,121
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School District: BEXLEY CSD 2501 FRA CO.
Location Information
Township: None
Subdivision Name: Bexley / Admore
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,951
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,769 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Franklin County
APN: 020-004078-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Maryland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Bexley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Bexley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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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 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$570,000 – $689,000
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