Investor special with off street parking. Next door lot will be listed as well with the option to purchase both together for a total of . 3 acres. Basement was previously finished, and offers additional bedrooms, bathroom and a secondary kitchen. Minutes from Bexley and downtown Columbus. No curb offers will be accepted, bring your contractor!
Est. $1,481 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 685 S James Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 15, 2026
Sold
$44,500
$50/sq ft
CBRMLS #226017095
Jun 8, 2026
Sold
$79,900
$90/sq ft
May 22, 2026
Pending
—
May 19, 2026
Listed
$79,900
$90/sq ft
May 14, 2026
Coming Soon
$79,900
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,112 (−1.0%)
$29,610 + $36,155
$65,765
2024
$3,144 (+7.9%)
$29,610 + $36,155
$65,765
2023
$2,914 (+80.8%)
$29,610 + $36,155
$65,765
2022
$1,612 (−0.2%)
$8,540 + $22,540
$31,080
2021
$1,615 (−0.1%)
$8,540 + $22,540
$31,080
2020
$1,617 (+8.9%)
$8,540 + $22,540
$31,080
2019
$1,484
$6,825 + $17,640
$24,465
2017
$1,484 (+85.9%)
$6,825 + $17,640
$24,465
2016
$798 (−47.7%)
$5,145 + $15,645
$20,790
2015
$1,526 (+31.6%)
$5,145 + $15,645
$20,790
2014
$1,160 (+61.9%)
$5,145 + $15,645
$20,790
2013
$717
$5,145 + $15,645
$20,790
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,619 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
884
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-090199-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 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
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Interior Features
Living Area: 884.0
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1951
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels: One
Building Area Total: 884.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,144
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: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,619 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Franklin County
APN: 010-090199-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairmoor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Johnson Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
4/10 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
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$222,000 – $269,000
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