Excellent investment opportunity in a rapidly growing Columbus neighborhood! This well-maintained duplex, just minutes from the Linden Community Center, OSU, parks, and major amenities, features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom per unit with basements for extra storage. Both units are tenant-occupied through CMHA, offering stable cash flow—Unit 2896 at $1,200 + $75 water through 2/28/26, and Unit 2898 at $1,225 + $75 water through 4/30/26. Both units have been extensively updated. Unit 2896 received 2022 upgrades, including a new electrical panel, wiring, laminate flooring, paint, furnace, and privacy fence, followed by a 2024 kitchen remodel with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and basement waterproofing. Unit 2898 also received 2022 electrical, wiring, flooring, paint, and furnace updates, along with a 2024 kitchen remodel with granite countertops and basement waterproofing. This duplex presents a turnkey, income-producing opportunity with significant upgrades already completed, making it an excellent addition to any investor's portfolio.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Zeke Liston• Red 1 Realty
•614-665-5793 (agent)
•zliston@forgerea.com (agent)
•614-585-9020 (broker)
•Broker@red1realty.com (broker)
Bought with Maureen Plank• Cam Taylor Co. Ltd., Realtors
Bank owned duplex. Corner lot. Two , 2 BR units. Full rehab needed. Sold As is. Tenants pay full utilties. $$$$1000 BONUS IF IN CONTRACT BY 12/30/08. MUST CLOSE TO RECIEVE.
Public Records
Apr 12, 2006
Sold
$441,000
$279/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 2006
Sold
$862,600
$546/sq ft
CBRMLS #2110600
Jun 2, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 4, 2001
Listed
$118,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1983
Sold
$378,000
$239/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,710 (+0.3%)
$12,845 + $46,095
$58,940
2024
$2,702 (+1.3%)
$12,845 + $46,095
$58,940
2023
$2,668 (+9.1%)
$12,845 + $46,095
$58,940
2022
$2,446 (−0.2%)
$5,775 + $40,250
$46,025
2021
$2,451 (+79.6%)
$5,775 + $40,250
$46,025
2020
$1,364 (+2.8%)
$5,775 + $19,810
$25,585
2019
$1,328
$4,830 + $16,520
$21,350
2017
$1,327 (+63.7%)
$4,830 + $16,520
$21,350
2016
$811 (+9.9%)
$3,885 + $8,050
$11,935
2015
$738 (−0.3%)
$3,885 + $8,050
$11,935
2014
$740
$3,885 + $8,050
$11,935
Tax history for 2896-2898 Mcguffey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,710 (+0.3%)
$12,845 + $46,095
$58,940
2024
$2,702 (+1.3%)
$12,845 + $46,095
$58,940
2023
$2,668 (+9.1%)
$12,845 + $46,095
$58,940
2022
$2,446 (−0.2%)
$5,775 + $40,250
$46,025
2021
$2,451 (+79.6%)
$5,775 + $40,250
$46,025
2020
$1,364 (+2.8%)
$5,775 + $19,810
$25,585
2019
$1,328
$4,830 + $16,520
$21,350
2017
$1,327 (+63.7%)
$4,830 + $16,520
$21,350
2016
$811 (+9.9%)
$3,885 + $8,050
$11,935
2015
$738 (−0.3%)
$3,885 + $8,050
$11,935
2014
$740
$3,885 + $8,050
$11,935
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,437 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,579
Year built
1951
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Franklin County
APN
010-094182-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 9, 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
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Exterior
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Duplex
Year Built: 1951
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Square Feet: 7405.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,710
Tax Year: 2025
Lease and Rent Details
Owner Pays: Sewer, Water
Location
School Information
High School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Location Information
Cross Street: Abner Avenue
Township: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,579
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,437 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-094182-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 9, 2026
Other
Information For Agents
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Around this home
Schools
Como Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Dominion Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Whetstone High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Columbus, OH • 43224
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$266,000 – $322,000
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