Please submit 'best and final' offers by 6pm Sunday 7/26/26. Your rare opportunity to own a ranch with an inground pool in the heart of Clintonville for under $500,000! This charming 3-bedroom home combines timeless, mid-century character with thoughtful updates and an incredible backyard retreat. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, while the spacious living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The bright dining room opens directly to the deck, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living space. The updated kitchen offers quartz countertops, grey cabinetry, open shelving, and a pantry for added storage. Three generously sized bedrooms feature large closets, and the expansive lower level with a second decorative fireplace, offers endless possibilities for additional living space, a home office, gym, or recreation room. Step outside and discover your own private backyard oasis. Enjoy summer days in the inground pool, relax in the hot tub, or entertain family and friends on the oversized composite deck and custom trellis-covered patio. The fully fenced yard, mature trees, and generous green space create a peaceful, private setting that's hard to find in Clintonville. Ideally located in one of Columbus' most sought-after neighborhoods, you're just minutes from neighborhood favorites including Watterson HS, Northstar Café, Fox in the Snow, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, parks, shopping, and more. A new roof was installed in 2024, along with numerous additional updates, making this home move-in ready. See A2A Remarks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$365Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Parsons• Parsons Real Estate Group
JEFF MAHLER Mahler • Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs, (614) 888-1000
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Rental estimate
Est. $2,193 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 278 E Cooke Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CBRMLS #226027329
Aug 24, 2026
Sold
$500,000
$365/sq ft
Jul 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 25, 2026
Listed
$489,900
$358/sq ft
Jul 21, 2026
Coming Soon
$489,900
$358/sq ft
CBRMLS #215038658
Feb 26, 2016
Sold
$204,000
$149/sq ft
Jan 26, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 6, 2016
Relisted
—
Dec 29, 2015
Contingent
—
Dec 28, 2015
Relisted
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Nov 2, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 28, 2015
Listed
$219,900
$161/sq ft
+15
Charming 3BR ranch with beautiful hardwood floors throughout! Spacious living room with fireplace. Bright and open dining room with access to the deck. Ample sized bedrooms with large closets. The kitchen comes complete with a pantry and lots of cabinets & counter space! Unlimited potential for the lower level with 2nd fireplace. Backyard oasis with huge deck and inground pool! Perfect outdoor living space for entertaining friends! Mature trees, green space, and fenced yard! Popular Clintonville location near shopping and restaurants! Don't miss out on this fantastic property!
CBRMLS #210034380
Nov 19, 2010
Sold
$176,250
$129/sq ft
Oct 1, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2010
Listed
$149,888
$109/sq ft
+13
Bank Short Sale preliminary approval through HAFA. Save thousands! Well cared for Ranch Home with hardwood floors throughout. The backyard is an oasis away with a huge deck and professionally serviced inground pool. Clintonville just steps from Bishop Watterson High School. Please read A2A remarks before showing.
CBRMLS #55278
Feb 27, 1995
Sold
$124,000
$91/sq ft
Jan 18, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Oct 16, 1994
Listed
$128,500
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1987
Sold
$86,900
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,507 (+1.3%)
$56,000 + $87,080
$143,080
2024
$6,421 (+1.3%)
$56,000 + $87,080
$143,080
2023
$6,339 (−7.1%)
$56,000 + $87,080
$143,080
2022
$6,827 (−0.2%)
$62,510 + $69,125
$131,635
2021
$6,840 (−0.1%)
$62,510 + $69,125
$131,635
2020
$6,848 (+12.3%)
$62,510 + $69,125
$131,635
2019
$6,098
$48,090 + $52,430
$100,520
2017
$6,094 (+25.2%)
$48,090 + $52,430
$100,520
2016
$4,868 (+10.2%)
$25,410 + $48,090
$73,500
2015
$4,419 (−0.3%)
$25,410 + $48,090
$73,500
2014
$4,431
$25,410 + $48,090
$73,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,370
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-087142-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Mar 19, 2024 • Active
Roof, siding, windows, doors | 1,2,3 family
Tear off the existing shingle roof down to the deck. Install new felt underlayment, an ice barrier membrane, necessary flashings, and new asphalt shingles.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 1370.0
Flooring: Wood, Ceramic/Porcelain, Vinyl
Window Features: Insulated All
Interior Features: Hot Tub
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Two, Decorative
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Hot Tub
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Features: Inground Pool
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1951
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Levels: One
Security Features: Security System
Building Area Total: 1370.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Lot Size Square Feet: 13068.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Additional Parcels YN: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,507
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Pool
School Information
High School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Location Information
Township: None
Subdivision Name: Clintonville
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,370
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-087142-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Indian Springs Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Dominion Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
Whetstone High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 17 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Columbus, OH • 43214
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Columbus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$475,000 – $574,000
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