159 Preston Rd is a 4,978 square foot multi-family home on a 1.01 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 23, 1994 for $600,000. Based on Redfin's Columbus data, we estimate the home's value is $1,977,258.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,977,258
$1.4M since sold in June 1994$13K since July
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This home's estimate is 62% higher than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Sale history for 159 Preston Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 23, 1994
Sold
$600,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1991
Sold
$550,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 16, 1987
Sold
$400,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 16, 1986
Sold
$285,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,504 (+0.3%)
$147,980 + $512,330
$660,310
2024
$30,411 (+1.3%)
$147,980 + $512,330
$660,310
2023
$30,033 (−6.8%)
$147,980 + $512,330
$660,310
2022
$32,233 (−0.2%)
$152,460 + $451,255
$603,715
2021
$32,291 (+16.4%)
$152,460 + $365,120
$517,580
2020
$27,746 (−4.5%)
$152,460 + $365,120
$517,580
2019
$29,057
$138,600 + $328,685
$467,285
2017
$29,051 (+31.5%)
$138,600 + $328,685
$467,285
2016
$22,100 (+10.1%)
$151,445 + $181,055
$332,500
2015
$20,069 (−23.2%)
$151,445 + $181,055
$332,500
2014
$26,143 (+8.2%)
$151,445 + $280,350
$431,795
2013
$24,172
$137,690 + $267,015
$404,705
Tax history for 159 Preston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,504 (+0.3%)
$147,980 + $512,330
$660,310
2024
$30,411 (+1.3%)
$147,980 + $512,330
$660,310
2023
$30,033 (−6.8%)
$147,980 + $512,330
$660,310
2022
$32,233 (−0.2%)
$152,460 + $451,255
$603,715
2021
$32,291 (+16.4%)
$152,460 + $365,120
$517,580
2020
$27,746 (−4.5%)
$152,460 + $365,120
$517,580
2019
$29,057
$138,600 + $328,685
$467,285
2017
$29,051 (+31.5%)
$138,600 + $328,685
$467,285
2016
$22,100 (+10.1%)
$151,445 + $181,055
$332,500
2015
$20,069 (−23.2%)
$151,445 + $181,055
$332,500
2014
$26,143 (+8.2%)
$151,445 + $280,350
$431,795
2013
$24,172
$137,690 + $267,015
$404,705
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RRR
Restricted Rural 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
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Feb 20, 2008 • Final
Building/residential/major alteration/electrical
Install a new electrical service.
Electrical
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 13
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARION HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 4,978
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,788
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,134
Building Sq. Ft: 4,978
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: 159 PRESTON RD MARION HTS LOT 20-21
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 43,947
Legal Lot Number: 20
School Tax District: COLUMBUS CSD
Municipality Name: CITY OF COLUMBUS
Acres: 1.0089
Depth Footage: 192
Front Footage: 220
State Use Description: DUPLEX
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF COLUMBUS
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,978
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-028899-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 9, 2026
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Schools
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Champion Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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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
6 days above 100° expected this year, 15 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.88M – $2.27M
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