542 S James Road, Columbus, OH 43213 - Photo 1

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$150,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,529 Sq. Ft.
0.14 Acres
2 Car Garage
Updated 2 days ago

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Property Description

Value-add opportunity in a prime central Columbus location! This 2-story home offers strong upside potential for investors looking for a fix-and-flip or rental project. The property requires light to moderate rehab and presents an excellent chance to force appreciation through updates. Features include hardwood floors, main floor laundry, spacious bedrooms, a functional floor plan, full basement, and a 2-car attached garage--a major value driver for resale or rental demand. Strategically located near John Glenn International Airport, Easton, Bexley, and major highway access, this property sits in a high-demand rental corridor with strong tenant appeal and long-term growth potential. 3 Bedrooms and a guest bath on the main floor makes this property perfect for investors seeking their next project. Sold as-is.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 542 S James Rd

General

Sold For: $150,000
Taxes: $2,680 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Columbus_N_Greater_Ohio
MLS ID: 226015538
Added to Site: 20 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage

Location

County: Franklin
Township: None

School Information

School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Square Feet: 1,529
Sq. Ft. Source: Realist
Living Area: 1,529 Sq. Ft.
Finished Total: 1,529 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1952

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098.4

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $103.99
Tax Amount: $2,680
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Other, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Property ID: 010-091117

Listed by Red 1 Realty (614) 585-9020, Scott Eric Harmsen (616) 366-2687
Sold by Keller Williams Consultants (614) 932-2000, Felicia F Fang

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614-585-9020

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Schools

Schools serving 542 S James Rd

School District:Columbus City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Fairmoor Elementary School 3281 Mayfair Park Place, Columbus, OH 43213	K-5	0.1 mi
Johnson Park Middle School 1130 South Waverly Street, Columbus, OH 43227	6-8	0.8 mi
Walnut Ridge High School 4841 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227	9-12	2.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 542 S James Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/22/2026

Sold

$150,000

-5.66%

MLS

5/06/2026

Listed

$159,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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