Welcome home to 176 E Kelso Rd, tucked into the vibrant South Clintonville neighborhood with a private drive for off street parking. This one is a must-see featuring Newer hardwood floors and tall ceilings that make every room feel open and bright, while tall windows fill the home with natural light from morning to evening. The kitchen has been freshly updated, ready for everyday cooking and entertaining alike. Three beds on the second floor are joined by a bonus third story that adds flexible space, perfect for an extra bedroom, home office, playroom, or guest retreat. A classic front porch welcomes you to get to know the neighbors, while a private fenced-in backyard creates space to relax, anchored by a lush urban garden that's already thriving. It's the kind of outdoor space that makes Clintonville living feel complete. South Clintonville puts you close to it all -- an easy walk to the shops and restaurants along High St, and Indianola Ave. Minutes from Whetstone Park and the Olentangy Trail, and just a short drive or bike to OSU and downtown Columbus. Thoughtfully updated and well-maintained, 176 E Kelso Rd. is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your showing today! New roof in 2026, HVAC 2022, mini split in 3rd story, washer and dryer stay with the home.
South Clintonville, located between Glen Echo Ravine and the Ohio State University campus, is a residential and walkable Columbus neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a strong local-business strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around High Street near North Broadway, where coffee counters, indie boutiques, and casual eateries keep sidewalks active. Community pillars include Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, Weiland’s Market, and the Clintonville Farmers Market. Early-20th-century bungalows and brick colonials sit behind deep front porches and mature canopy trees. The Olentangy Trail and nearby ravines shape daily routines with river views and shaded paths. Pocket parks and school grounds add green breaks between blocks.
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Market insights
176 E Kelso Rd · $429,000
DAYS ON MARKET
96 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$429,000
Median sale price in this area is $334,309. (22% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Gas-log fireplace
Insulated windows
Full basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Flooring
Wood and ceramic/porcelain flooring
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Shed
Home design
Single-family residence
Three or more levels
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Built in 1914
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to make this home your own through some sweat equity! Three levels of living space, with the third floor having its own HVAC system. The home still retains a lot of its original charm - pocket doors, tall ceilings and windows, and wide woodwork. Recent updates include Rossati windows, gas log insert, exterior doors and new porch roofs. Fenced back yard has a patio and garden area. SUPERB LOCATION that is just steps from the restaurants, pubs and other commerce lining N High St. Glen Echo and Walhalla Ravines are just a couple blocks away. Selling as-is.
CBRMLS #215021990
Jun 24, 2015
Sold
$220,000
$134/sq ft
Jun 22, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 25, 2015
Listed
$220,000
$134/sq ft
CBRMLS #2705723
Apr 20, 2007
Sold
$177,000
$108/sq ft
Feb 6, 2007
Listed
$179,900
$110/sq ft
CBRMLS #2213714
May 24, 2002
Sold
$149,900
$91/sq ft
Apr 23, 2002
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2002
Listed
$149,900
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 26, 1992
Sold
$78,500
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1983
Sold
$51,500
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,948 (+0.3%)
$34,055 + $75,845
$109,900
2024
$4,933 (+1.3%)
$34,055 + $75,845
$109,900
2023
$4,870 (+13.4%)
$34,055 + $75,845
$109,900
2022
$4,295 (−0.2%)
$25,165 + $57,645
$82,810
2021
$4,303 (−0.1%)
$25,165 + $57,645
$82,810
2020
$4,309 (−8.0%)
$25,165 + $57,645
$82,810
2019
$4,684
$19,355 + $57,855
$77,210
2017
$4,682 (+18.3%)
$19,355 + $57,855
$77,210
2016
$3,959 (+10.2%)
$18,690 + $41,090
$59,780
2015
$3,594 (−0.3%)
$18,690 + $41,090
$59,780
2014
$3,604
$18,690 + $41,090
$59,780
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,344
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-028647-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 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
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Plumbing
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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
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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Historical weather
Columbus, OH • 43202
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Sun exposure
68/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.9 hrs
4.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 176 E Kelso Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $425,900 and $495,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $426K to $495K.