For Sale81d on marketHistoric · 146 yrs
489 Saint Clair Ave
Columbus, OH, 43203 • Mount Vernon • Franklin County
$299,900
$167/sqft
+$35,000 since Apr 1, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
1,793Sqft
0.1 acLot
1880Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1880 · 146 years of history
Historic King-Lincoln/Bronzeville district
Mount Vernon
1 Fireplace
One · Decorative
2-Car Garage
Detached
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Listed 81 days ago · 733 views · 37 saves
Market activity
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81 days on market
Established listing
$167/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1880 · Historic
Short sale opportunity in the heart of historic King-Lincoln/Bronzeville -- priced per lender requirements and appraised over list price. Property is being sold as-is. Spacious home featuring 3 full bathrooms (one on each level), generously sized bedrooms, and a finished attic with bonus space ideal for an office, studio, or additional living area. Flexible layout with strong potential for customization. Additional highlights include a fully fenced yard and a two-car garage with extra storage. Much of the major work has been completed, with remaining finish work needed to bring the property to full potential. Utilities (gas & electric) are currently on for a limited time. Strong opportunity for buyers or investors prepared to move forward under short sale terms.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully fenced yard, flexible layout, and generously sized bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,881/month
Principal & Interest$1,481
Property Tax$300
Insurance$100
Down payment20% ($59,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.28% rate · 30yr fixed · $239,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1880
HeatingElectric
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,356 sqft
Days on Zillow81 Days
Price/sqft$167
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1880
Systems
HeatingElectric
CoolingCentral Air
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
BasementEgress Window(s)
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot4,356 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMount Vernon
Annual tax$3,906
Parcel01003978600
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Laminate
Carpet
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace
One
Decorative
Windows
Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market81
Est. value$298,800
Est. rent$2,181/mo
Tax rate1.41%
Price/sqft$167
On marketApr 1, 2026
PostedJan 17, 2026
Last sold$125,000
MLS updatedMar 31, 2026
Tour days9
Views733
Favorites37
How are the schools in Columbus?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Columbus, OH, 43203
Price history
27 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 1, 2026Listed For Sale$299,900$167Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Feb 5, 2026Contingent$264,900$148Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Jan 19, 2026Listed For Sale$264,900$148Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Oct 1, 2024Listing Removed$2,400$1Zillow Rentals
Sep 5, 2024Price Change$2,400$1Zillow Rentals
Aug 26, 2024Listed For Rent$2,800$2Zillow Rentals
Aug 1, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Jul 11, 2024Listed For Rent$2,800$2Zillow Rentals
Feb 10, 2024Listing Removed——Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Jan 20, 2024Price Change$355,000$198Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Sep 27, 2023Price Change$360,000$201Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Aug 31, 2023Listed For Sale$365,000$204Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Aug 2, 2023Listing Removed——Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Jun 29, 2023Price Change$362,900$202Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Jun 12, 2023Price Change$379,900$212Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
May 23, 2023Listed For Sale$395,610$221Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
May 20, 2023Pending Sale$395,610$221Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
May 9, 2023Price Change$395,610$221Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Mar 20, 2023Price Change$399,610$223Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Feb 24, 2023Listed For Sale$419,500$234Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Dec 21, 2022Listing Removed——Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Nov 11, 2022Listed For Sale$424,000$236Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Sep 17, 2021Sold$125,000$70Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Sep 16, 2021Pending Sale$149,900$84Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Jul 29, 2021Contingent$149,900$84Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Jul 19, 2021Listed For Sale$149,900$84Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Mar 10, 2021Sold$72,000$40Public Record
Listed For Sale$299,900
Apr 1, 2026•$167/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Contingent$264,900
Feb 5, 2026•$148/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listed For Sale$264,900
Jan 19, 2026•$148/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listing Removed$2,400
Oct 1, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$2,400
Sep 5, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,800
Aug 26, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Aug 1, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,800
Jul 11, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Feb 10, 2024•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Price Change$355,000
Jan 20, 2024•$198/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Price Change$360,000
Sep 27, 2023•$201/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listed For Sale$365,000
Aug 31, 2023•$204/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listing Removed—
Aug 2, 2023•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Price Change$362,900
Jun 29, 2023•$202/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Price Change$379,900
Jun 12, 2023•$212/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listed For Sale$395,610
May 23, 2023•$221/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Pending Sale$395,610
May 20, 2023•$221/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Price Change$395,610
May 9, 2023•$221/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Price Change$399,610
Mar 20, 2023•$223/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listed For Sale$419,500
Feb 24, 2023•$234/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listing Removed—
Dec 21, 2022•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listed For Sale$424,000
Nov 11, 2022•$236/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Sold$125,000
Sep 17, 2021•$70/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Pending Sale$149,900
Sep 16, 2021•$84/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Contingent$149,900
Jul 29, 2021•$84/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listed For Sale$149,900
Jul 19, 2021•$84/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Sold$72,000
Mar 10, 2021•$40/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$3,763$82,110
Apr 8, 2023$3,455$76,340
Apr 8, 2022$2,234$42,040
Apr 8, 2021$1,290$24,820
Apr 8, 2020$1,291$24,820
Apr 8, 2019$1,287$20,690
Apr 8, 2018$1,253$20,690
Apr 8, 2017$1,253$20,690
Apr 8, 2016$845$12,750
Apr 8, 2015$767$12,750
Apr 8, 2014$767$12,750
Apr 8, 2013$394$13,405
Apr 8, 2011$271$13,405
Apr 8, 2010$553$19,075
Apr 8, 2008$489$19,075
Apr 8, 2007$333—
Apr 8, 2006$330—
Apr 8, 2005$312—
Apr 8, 2004$446—
Apr 8, 2003$347—
Apr 8, 2002$362—
Apr 8, 2001$313—
Apr 8, 2000$316—
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Local context around this listing
Columbus, OH • Franklin County
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