Your own little ''piece of land'' in the city! 789 Norton Rd offers you a large nearly 1700SF 3BR 2 bath 2 story home with so many original features still in place! Wood floors, transom windows, stained glass, crown moulding, woodwork, glass knobs and more! Newer windows too. City property, public utilities. The detached 3-sided garage is 35x40. Needs work. Cash or hard money only. Buyer responsible for clean-out of remaining contents. Working on vehicle removal. DO NOT TRESPASS ON PROPERTY
Hardesty Heights, located between East Broad Street and I-70, is a residential and commuter-friendly Columbus neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a tree-lined, low-rise feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the East Broad Street corridor near the I-270 interchange, where auto shops, carryouts, and small storefronts set a practical, everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward brick ranches and split-levels with deep setbacks and wide driveways. Blacklick Creek’s greenway edges add a quieter backdrop for walks and bike rides. Community touchstones nearby include the Lincoln Theatre, the King Arts Complex, and the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
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Market insights
789 Norton Rd · $230,000
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
$230,000
Median sale price in this area is $351,063. (53% higher 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
Partial basement
Insulated windows
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Flooring
Wood flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Outbuilding
1.65‑acre lot
Stone foundation
Home design
Two levels
No common walls
Built in 1896
Single Family Residence
Parking
Farm building parking
3‑space carport
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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SHOWINGS START 01/28/2022. Country in the city!! Don't wait to schedule your showing for this quaint home on 1.6 acres in the South-Western school district. Almost 1,700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story, 2 fireplaces and don't miss some of the beautiful original woodwork! Lots of room to spread out and a 35' x 40' 4+ carport for storage for all your toys!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,699
$34,615 + $66,465
$101,080
2024
$3,702 (+1.8%)
$34,615 + $66,465
$101,080
2023
$3,637 (+15.6%)
$34,615 + $66,465
$101,080
2022
$3,146 (−2.0%)
$20,755 + $43,470
$64,225
2021
$3,209 (+16.4%)
$20,755 + $43,470
$64,225
2020
$2,758 (+9.3%)
$20,755 + $43,470
$64,225
2019
$2,525 (+0.9%)
$17,290 + $36,260
$53,550
2017
$2,502 (+24.0%)
$17,290 + $36,260
$53,550
2016
$2,017
$16,345 + $25,550
$41,895
2015
$2,017 (−0.1%)
$16,345 + $25,550
$41,895
2014
$2,019
$16,345 + $25,550
$41,895
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.65 Acres
Year renovated
1896
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,695
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,695
Year built
1896
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
570-150378-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
R1
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
Oct 22, 2025 • Active
Mechanical permit | 1,2,3 family
Replace a single furnace in a residential building.
HVAC
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.
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 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 789 Norton Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $205,000 and $275,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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