Value-add opportunity in a prime central Columbus location! This 2-story home offers strong upside potential for investors looking for a fix-and-flip or rental project. The property requires light to moderate rehab and presents an excellent chance to force appreciation through updates. Features include hardwood floors, main floor laundry, spacious bedrooms, a functional floor plan, full basement, and a 2-car attached garage--a major value driver for resale or rental demand. Strategically located near John Glenn International Airport, Easton, Bexley, and major highway access, this property sits in a high-demand rental corridor with strong tenant appeal and long-term growth potential. 3 Bedrooms and a guest bath on the main floor makes this property perfect for investors seeking their next project. Sold as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$98Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Harmsen• Red 1 Realty
•616-366-2687 (agent)
•Realtorscottharmsen@gmail.com (agent)
•614-585-9020 (broker)
•Broker@red1realty.com (broker)
Bought with Felicia Fang• Keller Williams Consultants
Est. $1,611 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 542 S James Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CBRMLS #226015538
May 22, 2026
Sold
$150,000
$98/sq ft
May 8, 2026
Pending
—
May 6, 2026
Listed
$159,000
$104/sq ft
CBRMLS #218041313
Jan 8, 2019
Contingent
—
Jan 8, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Nov 26, 2018
Relisted
—
Nov 20, 2018
Contingent
—
Nov 15, 2018
Relisted
—
Nov 7, 2018
Contingent
—
Oct 15, 2018
Listed
$79,900
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 2000
Sold
$73,000
$48/sq ft
CBRMLS #9922491
Sep 24, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 7, 1999
Listed
$86,900
$57/sq ft
CBRMLS #9917568
Aug 3, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 1999
Listed
$95,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,538 (−5.3%)
$12,530 + $42,665
$55,195
2024
$2,680 (+1.2%)
$12,530 + $42,665
$55,195
2023
$2,648 (+4.5%)
$12,530 + $42,665
$55,195
2022
$2,535 (−0.2%)
$6,650 + $38,220
$44,870
2021
$2,539 (−0.1%)
$6,650 + $38,220
$44,870
2020
$2,542 (+3.6%)
$6,650 + $38,220
$44,870
2019
$2,455 (−25.4%)
$5,530 + $31,535
$37,065
2017
$3,292 (+101.4%)
$5,530 + $31,535
$37,065
2016
$1,634 (+10.1%)
$4,690 + $19,985
$24,675
2015
$1,484 (−22.9%)
$4,690 + $19,985
$24,675
2014
$1,925
$4,690 + $19,985
$24,675
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,159 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,529
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-091117-00
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
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 1529.0
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1952
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Levels: Two
Building Area Total: 1529.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.4
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,680
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Location Information
Township: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,529
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,159 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-091117-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 9, 2026
Other
Information For Agents
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Around this home
Schools
Fairmoor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Johnson Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Walnut Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
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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, 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
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.
8.6 hrs
2.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $288,000
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