Wonderful North Bexley Home with all the character and charm throughout. Traditional center hall flanked by formal living and dining rooms. Family room with loads of windows. Original hardwood floors on staircase, center hallway, kitchen. Hardwood floors through entire 2nd Floor. Family rm & formal Dining rm off the Kitchen. Spacious Living rm features beautiful Gas Fireplace, built-in storage. Spacious Owner's Bedroom offers 3 walk-in closets, 1 of which is cedar. Semi-finished Full Basement w/ plenty of storage & extra space. Updated windows throughout. 1-car attached garage! Newer driveway. Newer gutters & downspouts. Wi-Fi Smart thermostat , LED recessed lights in family rm. Pella front storm door. Landscaped front yard, backyard has privacy fence. Walking distance to Bexley schools
This charming 3-Bdrm 1.5 Bath 2-story classic colonial features plenty of 1st flr living space w/ great flow. Original hardwood Staircase & floors in center hallway & throughout Kitchen & 2nd Floor. Family rm & formal Dining rm off the Kitchen. Spacious Living rm features beautiful Gas Fireplace. Spacious Owner's Bedroom offers 3 walk-in closets, 1 of which is cedar. Semi-finished Full Basement w/ plenty of storage & extra space. Updated windows throughout. 1-car attached garage! New driveway '17. New gutters & downspouts '13. New Wi-Fi Smart thermostat '15, LED recessed lights in family rm in '18. New Pella front storm door '12. New KitchenAid Dishwasher '17. Landscaped front & backyard w/ swing/playset & privacy fence. Walking distance to Bexley schools.
CBRMLS #218024306
Aug 8, 2018
Sold
$349,600
$190/sq ft
Jul 7, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 3, 2018
Listed
$339,999
$185/sq ft
+30
* * OPEN HOUSE Sun 7/8/18 1-3pm * * Showings start Saturday, July 7th, 2018. Look no further, welcome home! Great opportunity to own in Bexley with Bexley schools! Walking distance to both the elementary and middle schools. Great front and backyard, perfect for entertaining and for you to move into. Owners have taken great care and are excited for the next homeowners to love this home as much as they do. Schedule your showings today!
CBRMLS #211020948
Jul 27, 2011
Sold
$225,700
$123/sq ft
Jun 11, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2011
Listed
$229,900
$125/sq ft
CBRMLS #2734662
Aug 22, 2007
Sold
$198,000
$107/sq ft
Aug 1, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 15, 2007
Listed
$198,500
$108/sq ft
CBRMLS #2522059
Nov 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2005
Listed
$189,900
$103/sq ft
CBRMLS #2436275
May 11, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2004
Listed
$199,000
$108/sq ft
CBRMLS #9913154
Nov 10, 1999
Sold
$168,900
$92/sq ft
Oct 20, 1999
Listing Removed
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May 10, 1999
Listed
$169,900
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 1987
Sold
$105,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1983
Sold
$95,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,526 (+4.6%)
$49,875 + $114,170
$164,045
2024
$9,110 (+17.1%)
$49,875 + $114,170
$164,045
2023
$7,782 (+4.5%)
$49,875 + $105,980
$155,855
2022
$7,444 (−5.2%)
$41,335 + $78,400
$119,735
2021
$7,850 (+6.3%)
$41,335 + $78,400
$119,735
2020
$7,384 (+8.4%)
$41,335 + $78,400
$119,735
2019
$6,813 (+17.9%)
$34,440 + $62,755
$97,195
2017
$5,777 (+27.8%)
$34,440 + $62,755
$97,195
2016
$4,521 (−0.3%)
$18,270 + $51,240
$69,510
2015
$4,534 (−0.6%)
$18,270 + $51,240
$69,510
2014
$4,560
$18,270 + $51,240
$69,510
Tax history for 98 N Merkle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,526 (+4.6%)
$49,875 + $114,170
$164,045
2024
$9,110 (+17.1%)
$49,875 + $114,170
$164,045
2023
$7,782 (+4.5%)
$49,875 + $105,980
$155,855
2022
$7,444 (−5.2%)
$41,335 + $78,400
$119,735
2021
$7,850 (+6.3%)
$41,335 + $78,400
$119,735
2020
$7,384 (+8.4%)
$41,335 + $78,400
$119,735
2019
$6,813 (+17.9%)
$34,440 + $62,755
$97,195
2017
$5,777 (+27.8%)
$34,440 + $62,755
$97,195
2016
$4,521 (−0.3%)
$18,270 + $51,240
$69,510
2015
$4,534 (−0.6%)
$18,270 + $51,240
$69,510
2014
$4,560
$18,270 + $51,240
$69,510
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,830 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
2,202
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
020-003278-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Side Load, On Street
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: 1842.0
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain, Vinyl
Window Features: Insulated All, Storm Part
Interior Features: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1951
Building Area Total: 1842.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Additional Parcels YN: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,850
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Bike/Walk Path, Outdoor Sports Area, Park, Pool, Sidewalk
School Information
High School District: BEXLEY CSD 2501 FRA CO.
Location Information
Township: None
Subdivision Name: Bexley
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,202
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,830 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Franklin County
APN: 020-003278-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Maryland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Bexley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Bexley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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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 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$549,000 – $665,000
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