On a quintessential street in North Clintonville, welcome to this storybook 3 bedroom Cape Cod sitting on over ¼ of an acre with all the potential! This dreamy, oversized lot features a fully fenced-in yard, charming brick patio, mature trees, garden beds, and plenty of space to relax and entertain. Plus, a 2 car garage! You're greeted by a cozy enclosed front porch, perfect for morning coffee. Step inside to an inviting, open living and dining area anchored by a beautiful fireplace and featuring hardwood floors throughout. Two first-floor bedrooms, one of which can easily double as an office, plus a spacious upstairs bedroom that would make a perfect owner's suite or second living space. HVAC replaced in 2024. The full basement has potential for additional living space, with a half bath already plumbed and ready to finish. New sump pump and waterproofing system installed in 2023, keeps the basement dry. Windows are newer, and the electrical panel has been updated. Just minutes from main highways, parks, restaurants, markets, convenience stores, and downtown Clintonville and Worthington. You will love being in the heart of it all!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Colerain Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Dominion Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
Whetstone High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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About East
Beechwold
East Beechwold, located between Clintonville and Sharon Heights, is a residential and leafy Columbus neighborhood with curving streets and mid-century character. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the High Street and Henderson Road crossroads, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts set a steady, walk-and-stop rhythm. Ranch homes and tidy brick colonials sit under mature trees, with pockets of apartments near the main corridors. Whetstone Park of Roses and the Olentangy Trail shape daily routines with gardens, river views, and long bike commutes. Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse and Weiland’s Market act as local pillars for film nights and specialty groceries. The setting reads calm and connected, with quick transitions from quiet blocks to the city’s north-side commercial spine.
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Market insights
491 Garden Rd · $419,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$419,900
Median sale price in this area is $351,063. (16% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Insulated windows
Gas-log fireplace
Full basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Home design
One-and-a-half-story home
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1931
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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MULTIPLE OFFERS RCVD. SEE A2A REMARKS. Welcome to this charming bungalow in Clintonville! Situated on an oversized lot spanning 1/4 acre, the home provides ample outdoor space for gardening, relaxing, and entertaining. Inside you'll find updated wood flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, and a mini pantry, too! A wide open living room connects to the dining area to give an open floorplan feel. Enjoy coffee & reading on the cute enclosed front porch. Other features include insulated windows, updated electric panel, professionally waterproofed basement, fenced yard, patio & pergola, and a 2 car garage built in 2014. The 3rd bedroom has been used as an office/den by past few owners. Washer & dryer included.
CBRMLS #216021521
Jul 21, 2016
Sold
$270,000
$212/sq ft
Jun 18, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 16, 2016
Listed
$245,000
$193/sq ft
+10
Spacious 3 bedroom cape in Clintonville/Beechwold area. Boasting a large family room with an abundance of natural light and a gas log fireplace. Updated kitchen and dining area off of the family room with a new concrete counter top. Great for entertaining! First floor master, huge fenced in backyard w/ mature trees, and an arbor lined brick walkway leading to a brand new two car garage.
CBRMLS #2836938
Sep 30, 2008
Sold
$170,000
$134/sq ft
Sep 21, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2008
Listed
$171,900
$135/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 1986
Sold
$62,500
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,852 (+0.3%)
$56,210 + $73,780
$129,990
2024
$5,834 (+7.2%)
$56,210 + $73,780
$129,990
2023
$5,440 (−2.8%)
$56,210 + $66,570
$122,780
2022
$5,598 (−0.2%)
$45,430 + $62,510
$107,940
2021
$5,608 (−0.1%)
$45,430 + $62,510
$107,940
2020
$5,615 (+11.4%)
$45,430 + $62,510
$107,940
2019
$5,043
$34,930 + $48,195
$83,125
2017
$5,040 (+18.6%)
$34,930 + $48,195
$83,125
2016
$4,249 (+10.2%)
$25,865 + $38,255
$64,120
2015
$3,857 (+2.4%)
$25,865 + $38,255
$64,120
2014
$3,767
$25,865 + $36,610
$62,475
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1931
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,272
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-084675-00
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
May 31, 2024 • Active
Mechanical permit | 1,2,3 family
Replace a single furnace, air conditioning unit, and heat pump. Work includes the installation of condensers, evaporators, and compressors.
HVAC
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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, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Columbus, OH • 43214
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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