Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath stone home offering the perfect blend of timeless character and modern convenience! Ideally located close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this home showcases pride of ownership throughout. Step inside to find hardwood flooring throughout and a welcoming floor plan featuring a formal living room, formal dining room, and spacious eat-in kitchen. The remodeled kitchen is sure to impress with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and updated finishes, while a convenient first-floor powder room adds functionality. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath featuring elegant marble tile. The partially finished basement provides additional living space with a playroom/bar area, plus lower-level laundry and ample storage. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, patio, and detached 2-car garage. Beyond the garage is additional yard space complete with a fire pit, creating the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying evenings outdoors. Recent improvements include hardwood flooring throughout, interior and exterior paint, remodeled kitchen and bath, new roof and gutters (2018), new A/C (2019), new hot water tank (2019), rear privacy fence, and patio improvements. With its attractive stone exterior, extensive updates, versatile living spaces, and great location, this move-in-ready home is one you won't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$327Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rich Russo• Rich Russo Realty & Co.
•614-937-8699 (agent)
•richrusso@richrussorealty.com (agent)
•614-937-8699 (broker)
•richrussorealtor@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Jennifer Krohn• Rich Russo Realty & Co.
•614-937-8699 (broker)
•richrussorealtor@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Abigail Swihart Valentine• Red 1 Realty
Est. $1,808 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 165 N Merkle Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CBRMLS #226020875
Jul 6, 2026
Sold
$505,000
$327/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 14, 2026
Listed
$489,900
$317/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Coming Soon
$489,900
$317/sq ft
CBRMLS #218000165
Feb 9, 2018
Sold
$252,500
$164/sq ft
Jan 5, 2018
Contingent
—
Jan 3, 2018
Listed
$259,900
$168/sq ft
+28
Charming two story stone and stucco North Bexley home with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Features include large living and dining rooms for entertaining, hardwood floors, insulated Marvin windows, lots of built-in storage and ready-to-be finished lower level space which includes bar area, decorative fireplace and cedar closet. Updates include furnace and resurfaced driveway in 2017, hot water heater in 2016 and appliances in 2010.
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 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
Provided by GreatSchools
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 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Columbus, OH • 43209
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
32
17
41
24
60
38
69
47
72
52
84
65
87
70
82
63
82
59
69
47
54
38
41
28
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Columbus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$463,000 – $560,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Plus, you'll save $4,869 in fees.