Welcome home! Enjoy a country feeling yet being close to everyday conveniences and downtown Columbus. This inviting Rumsey Road ranch on a beautiful . 58 acre lot offers room to breathe with a spacious, privacy-fenced backyard, covered patio, and fire pit--perfect for morning coffee, outdoor dinners, and evenings gathered under the stars. A peach tree, two apple trees, and blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry plantings add to the back yard's charm. Inside, freshly painted interior and updated lighting create a welcoming setting. The refreshed kitchen features painted cabinetry, granite countertops, and newer appliances, with an adjoining dining area and sitting area opening to the patio. Sliding barn-style closet doors add character to the bedrooms, while two finished rooms in the basement provide flexible space for hobbies, recreation, or working from home. Additional basement space and built-in garage storage offer room for the extras. Replacement windows, an updated HVAC, and an included 2-10 Home Warranty add peace of mind. You won't want to miss the opportunity to make this comfortable and convenient retreat your new home. SHOWINGS START THURSDAY 10/29!
Scioto Southland, located between the Scioto River and I-71, is a residential and river-adjacent Columbus neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and broad parkland edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South High Street corridor near the I-270 interchange, where auto shops, taquerias, and long-running local storefronts set a practical, lived-in tone. Scioto Audubon Metro Park frames the west side with trails, climbing walls, and skyline views across the water. Housing leans toward brick ranches and split-levels with deep setbacks and mature trees. Greenlawn Cemetery adds a quiet, historic landscape of monuments and winding drives. Commutes and errands orbit High Street, while river paths and big lawns shape the off-hours rhythm.
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Market insights
218 Rumsey Rd · $299,000
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$299,000
Median sale price in this area is $334,309. (12% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 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
Interior features
Partial crawl-space basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Flooring
Wood, laminate, and carpet flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Shed and outbuilding
Home design
Single-family residence
One level
Built in 1969
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Home warranty available
Electricity and solar
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Favorable one story 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located on residential street, close to shopping. Laminate and hardwood floors though-out. Appliance filled Kitchen opens to family room. Formal living room, first floor laundry, covered back porch, leaf guard, full basement. In need of some TLC. Selling AS IS. Cash purchase.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,961 (+0.3%)
$21,245 + $44,520
$65,765
2024
$2,952 (+1.3%)
$21,245 + $44,520
$65,765
2023
$2,914 (+8.5%)
$21,245 + $44,520
$65,765
2022
$2,686 (−1.7%)
$25,305 + $26,005
$51,310
2021
$2,732 (+23.4%)
$25,305 + $26,005
$51,310
2020
$2,215 (+3.2%)
$25,305 + $26,005
$51,310
2019
$2,147
$22,015 + $22,120
$44,135
2017
$2,146 (+35.5%)
$22,015 + $22,120
$44,135
2016
$1,583 (+10.2%)
$8,855 + $23,800
$32,655
2015
$1,437 (−0.3%)
$8,855 + $23,800
$32,655
2014
$1,441 (−5.4%)
$8,855 + $23,800
$32,655
2013
$1,523
$9,310 + $25,060
$34,370
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,360
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-113983-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 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
May 3, 2026 • Active
Roof, siding, windows, doors | 1,2,3 family
Remove and replace existing windows and doors.
Remodel
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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
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Columbus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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