Short sale opportunity to own this 1950's cape cod style home on almost acre sized lot. Stairs to finished 2nd floor. Full basement. Large 2 car garage. Priced thousands below market for quick sale. City utilities are on, owner still resides in property.
Nick Pho • Make It Great Real Estate, LLC, (614) 267-7676
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Sale history for 1604 Watkins Rd
Date
Event
Price
CBRMLS #212032475
Sep 17, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2012
Listed
$40,000
$38/sq ft
CBRMLS #211003106
Aug 30, 2011
Sold
$24,900
$23/sq ft
Aug 24, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2011
Listed
$25,000
$23/sq ft
CBRMLS #2008111
Jun 16, 2000
Sold
$64,000
$60/sq ft
May 13, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 21, 2000
Listed
$69,900
$66/sq ft
NEWER FURNACE, A/C, WINDOWS AND DOORS; NEWER CARPET IN LIVING & DININGROOMS; NICE FAMILY FRONT PORCH; CEMENT PATIO AND A LARGE 73X509 FT. LOT; FINISHED ATTIC COULD BE CONVERTED TO BEDROOM; SALE TO SETTLE ESTATE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,816 (+0.3%)
$19,180 + $43,365
$62,545
2024
$2,807 (+1.3%)
$19,180 + $43,365
$62,545
2023
$2,771 (+85.3%)
$19,180 + $43,365
$62,545
2022
$1,496 (−0.2%)
$15,400 + $13,440
$28,840
2021
$1,498 (−0.1%)
$15,400 + $13,440
$28,840
2020
$1,500 (−0.5%)
$15,400 + $13,440
$28,840
2019
$1,508
$13,405 + $11,445
$24,850
2017
$1,507 (+18.2%)
$13,405 + $11,445
$24,850
2016
$1,275 (+10.2%)
$3,150 + $16,100
$19,250
2015
$1,157 (−74.8%)
$3,150 + $16,100
$19,250
2014
$4,598
$3,150 + $16,100
$19,250
Tax history for 1604 Watkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,816 (+0.3%)
$19,180 + $43,365
$62,545
2024
$2,807 (+1.3%)
$19,180 + $43,365
$62,545
2023
$2,771 (+85.3%)
$19,180 + $43,365
$62,545
2022
$1,496 (−0.2%)
$15,400 + $13,440
$28,840
2021
$1,498 (−0.1%)
$15,400 + $13,440
$28,840
2020
$1,500 (−0.5%)
$15,400 + $13,440
$28,840
2019
$1,508
$13,405 + $11,445
$24,850
2017
$1,507 (+18.2%)
$13,405 + $11,445
$24,850
2016
$1,275 (+10.2%)
$3,150 + $16,100
$19,250
2015
$1,157 (−74.8%)
$3,150 + $16,100
$19,250
2014
$4,598
$3,150 + $16,100
$19,250
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,319
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-112965-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 9, 2026.
R2
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
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 1064.0
Window Features: Storm Part
Interior Features: Dishwasher
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Building Area Total: 1064.0
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.85
Lot Size Square Feet: 37026.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.85
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,341.04
Tax Year: 2010
Location
School Information
High School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Location Information
Township: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,319
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-112965-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 9, 2026
Other
Information For Agents
Special Listing Conditions: Short Sale
Around this home
Schools
Watkins Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Buckeye Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Marion-Franklin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Columbus, OH • 43207
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$191,000 – $232,000
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