For Sale35d on marketHistoric · 100 yrs
686 Racine Ave
Columbus, OH, 43204 • South Central Hilltop • Franklin County
$150,000
$162/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
927Sqft
0.1 acLot
1926Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1926 · 100 years of history
Wilshire Heights
South Central Hilltop
Outdoor Living
Porch · Deck
1-Car Garage
Detached · On Street
This home is getting attention
Listed 35 days ago · 623 views · 13 saves
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35 days on market
Established listing
$162/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 34% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1926 · Historic
Full of classic character and brimming with potential, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to build equity or a savvy investor seeking strong returns, this property checks all the right boxes. Offering solid bones and timeless curb appeal. A detached 1-car garage provides convenient storage and parking, while the fully fenced backyard offers a private outdoor retreat -- perfect for pets, entertaining, or future landscaping projects.Cosmetic updates are needed, giving the next owner the chance to personalize the space and unlock significant value. New floors, updated fixtures, and modern finishes would make this property good as new. At this price point, the numbers speak for themselves -- whether you're looking to flip, rent, or settle in and build sweat equity, the ROI potential here is hard to beat. Properties like this don't stay on the market long.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$988/month
Principal & Interest$788
Property Tax$150
Insurance$50
Down payment20% ($30,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $120,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1926
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,356 sqft
Days on Zillow35 Days
Price/sqft$162
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1926
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, On Street
Garage1 spaces
BasementFull
FencingFenced
Lot4,356 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Central Hilltop
Annual tax$1,422
Parcel01006841000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Electric Range
Refrigerator
Flooring
Other
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Windows
Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
On Street
Patio & Porch
Porch
Deck
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market35
Tax rate1.41%
Price/sqft$162
On marketMar 6, 2026
PostedMar 4, 2026
Last sold$22,250
MLS updatedMar 10, 2026
Tour days9
Views623
Favorites13
How are the schools in Columbus?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Columbus, OH, 43204
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 6, 2026Listed For Sale$150,000$162Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Jan 11, 2010Sold$22,250$24Public Record
Oct 10, 2009Listing Removed$34,400$37foreclosure.com
Oct 7, 2009Listed For Sale$34,400$37foreclosure.com
Jun 23, 2009Listing Removed$51,200$55foreclosure.com
Apr 22, 2009Price Change$51,200$55foreclosure.com
Feb 20, 2009Price Change$57,600$62foreclosure.com
Jan 15, 2009Listed For Sale$64,000$69foreclosure.com
Sep 22, 2008Sold$46,000$50Public Record
Aug 5, 2005Sold$77,500$84Public Record
Sep 29, 2003Sold$45,000$49Public Record
Listed For Sale$150,000
Mar 6, 2026•$162/sqft•Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Sold$22,250
Jan 11, 2010•$24/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$34,400
Oct 10, 2009•$37/sqft•foreclosure.com
Listed For Sale$34,400
Oct 7, 2009•$37/sqft•foreclosure.com
Listing Removed$51,200
Jun 23, 2009•$55/sqft•foreclosure.com
Price Change$51,200
Apr 22, 2009•$55/sqft•foreclosure.com
Price Change$57,600
Feb 20, 2009•$62/sqft•foreclosure.com
Listed For Sale$64,000
Jan 15, 2009•$69/sqft•foreclosure.com
Sold$46,000
Sep 22, 2008•$50/sqft•Public Record
Sold$77,500
Aug 5, 2005•$84/sqft•Public Record
Sold$45,000
Sep 29, 2003•$49/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$1,418$30,950
Apr 8, 2023$1,401$30,950
Apr 8, 2022$1,111$20,900
Apr 8, 2021$1,113$20,900
Apr 8, 2020$1,114$20,900
Apr 8, 2019$1,082$17,400
Apr 8, 2018$1,080$17,400
Apr 8, 2017$1,080$17,400
Apr 8, 2016$1,199$17,650
Apr 8, 2015$1,092$17,650
Apr 8, 2014$1,092$17,650
Apr 8, 2013$761$20,755
Apr 8, 2011$699$20,755
Apr 8, 2010$1,486$25,410
Apr 8, 2008$1,322$25,410
Apr 8, 2007$1,114—
Apr 8, 2006$1,110—
Apr 8, 2005$1,065—
Apr 8, 2004$930—
Apr 8, 2003$774—
Apr 8, 2002$771—
Apr 8, 2001$697—
Apr 8, 2000$700—
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Columbus, OH • Franklin County
Nearby neighborhoods
Central HilltopEastmoorForest Park EastLincoln VillageMaize-MorseNorth LindenNorthern WoodsSomersetSouth LindenThe Ohio State University
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
43017430814320443207432244322843229432304323243235
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