A large covered front porch welcomes you in -- the kind built for slow mornings and watching the neighborhood go by. This brick home in the heart of Clintonville pairs original character with done-for-you peace of mind. Original hardwood floors, recently sanded and refinished, pair with a modern kitchen featuring updated cabinets and countertops. Two full bathrooms on the first floor offer everyday convenience rarely found in homes of this era. Upstairs, the second-floor bathroom has been fully remodeled with an oversized soaking tub and double vanity. Cozy up by the gas fireplace, complete with a log insert that conveys with the home. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms across 2,260 square feet, there's room to grow, host, and settle in. Step outside to a concrete patio and fully fenced backyard. A new roof (2022) and water heater (2022), along with a dedicated AC/heat unit for the third floor. Just steps from Clintonville's beloved coffeehouses and shops, breweries like Yellow Springs Brewery, movie nights at Studio 35, and the natural beauty of Glen Echo and Walhalla Ravines. This is a home that's been genuinely cared for. Come see it for yourself.
Donald Payne • Vision Realty, Inc., (614) 267-2223
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Clinton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Dominion Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Whetstone High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
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About South
Clintonville
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
255 E Kelso Rd · $509,900
DAYS ON MARKET
61 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$509,900
Median sale price in this area is $334,309. (34% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
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
Full basement
Gas-log fireplace
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Home design
Single-family residence
Built in 1898
Parking
Detached garage with 1 space
Construction
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome home to this beautiful 3-story brick in the heart of Clintonville. Beautiful large front porch! Located on quiet corner lot adds to privacy and extra parking off Kelso. Lots of natural light throughout! Updated large kitchen with plenty of room for entertaining in the dining space with bay windows. Original hardwood floors and woodwork. First floor has a bedroom that could be a den with attached full bathroom. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms with one room having stairway up to finished attic space perfect as a bedroom, rec room, playroom or office. The sellers loved this home with updates including all new windows, new electrical (2011), updated baths and kitchen, newer HVAC (2011), replaced sewer pipes and outside water line, waterproof with warranty. See A2A for more info.
CBRMLS #211005871
Jun 20, 2011
Sold
$157,500
$74/sq ft
May 24, 2011
Listing Removed
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Feb 24, 2011
Listed
$169,900
$80/sq ft
CBRMLS #210009431
Dec 15, 2010
Listing Removed
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Mar 9, 2010
Listed
$174,900
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,198 (+0.3%)
$44,800 + $115,080
$159,880
2024
$7,175 (+1.3%)
$44,800 + $115,080
$159,880
2023
$7,084 (−0.1%)
$44,800 + $115,080
$159,880
2022
$7,092 (−0.2%)
$33,110 + $103,635
$136,745
2021
$7,105 (−2.9%)
$33,110 + $107,485
$140,595
2020
$7,315 (+8.9%)
$33,110 + $107,485
$140,595
2019
$6,718
$25,480 + $85,260
$110,740
2017
$6,714 (+38.1%)
$25,480 + $85,260
$110,740
2016
$4,862 (+10.2%)
$24,640 + $48,755
$73,395
2015
$4,413 (−0.3%)
$24,640 + $48,755
$73,395
2014
$4,425
$24,640 + $48,755
$73,395
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,678 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1898
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,125
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,125
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-040868-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 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
Aug 22, 2011 • Active
Building/residential/major alteration/plumbing
Perform plumbing work in a bathroom.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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 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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28
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Columbus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 255 E Kelso Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $425,900 and $543,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $426K to $544K.