253 N James Rd is a 4,050 square foot multi-family home on a 10,843 square foot lot. - it last sold on August 06, 2004 for $66,900. Based on Redfin's Columbus data, we estimate the home's value is $384,631.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
10,843 sq ftLot Size
$95Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$384,631
$318K since sold in August 2004
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This home's estimate is 34.3% lower than the average sale price ($586K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Sale history for 253 N James Rd
Date
Event
Price
CBRMLS #225008156
Apr 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 4, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 5, 2026
Price Changed
$229,900
$57/sq ft
Feb 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2026
Price Changed
$249,900
$62/sq ft
Dec 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Dec 4, 2025
Price Changed
$264,909
$65/sq ft
Nov 16, 2025
Price Changed
$285,000
$70/sq ft
Oct 30, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 29, 2025
Price Changed
$295,000
$73/sq ft
Sep 16, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 2025
Price Changed
$249,900
$62/sq ft
May 7, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 30, 2025
Price Changed
$299,000
$74/sq ft
Apr 22, 2025
Price Changed
$340,000
$84/sq ft
Mar 14, 2025
Listed
$345,000
$85/sq ft
CBRMLS #223013609
Nov 13, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2023
Price Changed
$379,500
$94/sq ft
Oct 30, 2023
Contingent
—
Oct 11, 2023
Price Changed
$389,500
$96/sq ft
Jun 21, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2023
Price Changed
$394,900
$98/sq ft
May 11, 2023
Listed
$395,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 2013
Sold
$200,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 2004
Sold
$66,900
$17/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 2000
Sold
$130,000
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 1999
Sold
$92,000
$23/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1987
Sold
$510,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,685 (−12.2%)
$5,215 + $43,925
$49,140
2024
$4,197 (+16.9%)
$5,215 + $43,925
$49,140
2023
$3,590 (+66.3%)
$5,215 + $43,925
$49,140
2022
$2,159 (−4.4%)
$4,585 + $22,680
$27,265
2021
$2,258 (−9.1%)
$4,585 + $22,680
$27,265
2020
$2,484 (+10.9%)
$4,585 + $22,680
$27,265
2019
$2,240 (+16.6%)
$3,850 + $18,900
$22,750
2017
$1,922 (+19.0%)
$3,850 + $18,900
$22,750
2016
$1,615 (−47.5%)
$9,590 + $8,365
$17,955
2015
$3,076 (−18.4%)
$9,590 + $8,365
$17,955
2014
$3,768
$9,590 + $8,365
$17,955
Tax history for 253 N James Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,685 (−12.2%)
$5,215 + $43,925
$49,140
2024
$4,197 (+16.9%)
$5,215 + $43,925
$49,140
2023
$3,590 (+66.3%)
$5,215 + $43,925
$49,140
2022
$2,159 (−4.4%)
$4,585 + $22,680
$27,265
2021
$2,258 (−9.1%)
$4,585 + $22,680
$27,265
2020
$2,484 (+10.9%)
$4,585 + $22,680
$27,265
2019
$2,240 (+16.6%)
$3,850 + $18,900
$22,750
2017
$1,922 (+19.0%)
$3,850 + $18,900
$22,750
2016
$1,615 (−47.5%)
$9,590 + $8,365
$17,955
2015
$3,076 (−18.4%)
$9,590 + $8,365
$17,955
2014
$3,768
$9,590 + $8,365
$17,955
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
C4
Regional Scale Commercial District
The purpose of the C-4, Commercial District is to provide a zoning district which promotes a range of uses from office and community-scale retail uses through regional-scale uses where a mix of business, profession and service may be conducted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
General retail
Restaurant
Tavern / bar / nightclub / micro-Brewery
Hospital / medical center
Urgent care center
Housing-Senior
Hotel / motel
Office
Public service
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Building Type: Apartment Garden
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EASTVALE
Building Sq. Ft: 4,050
Legal Description: JAMES RD EASTVALE LOT 6
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,843
Legal Lot Number: 6
School Tax District: COLUMBUS CSD
Municipality Name: CITY OF COLUMBUS
Acres: 0.2489
State Use Description: APTS 4-19 UNITS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF COLUMBUS
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,050
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,843 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-078339-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Broadleigh Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Johnson Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Walnut Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 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
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Historical weather
Columbus, OH • 43213
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Columbus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.