Opportunity awaits with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,394 square feet of living space! This property is in need of significant repairs and updates, making it a great opportunity for investors or buyers ready to take on a renovation project. The 2-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage, while the spacious backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor improvements and future possibilities. Situated on approximately 0.24 acres, this home offers the chance to bring your vision to life and unlock its potential. Schedule your showing today! One or more photos may have been virtually staged.
Berwick, located between Bexley and Whitehall, is a residential and commuter-friendly Columbus neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a pocket-park feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along E Livingston Ave near the Alum Creek Drive corridor, where auto shops, small eateries, and everyday services set a practical, lived-in rhythm. Brick ranches and tidy split-levels sit on broad lots, with mature trees softening the grid of side streets. Alum Creek’s greenway edges add a natural buffer and a route for walks and bike rides. For a cultural anchor, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Franklin Park neighborhood’s arts-and-garden energy sit just west. Easton Town Center and Port Columbus (John Glenn) keep errands and travel within a short drive.
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Market insights
1309 S James Rd · $184,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$184,900
Median sale price in this area is $334,309. (81% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
Construction
Built in 1954
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Conventional or Cash buyers only! Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch style home in a convenient location, close to I-70, shopping, restaurants & more. Large level ¼ acre property with mature shady trees & plenty of space for outdoor activities. The floor plan features an entry Foyer, Living Room with brick front wood burning fireplace with line for gas, Dining Room with chandelier, remodeled Family Room & Kitchen with oak cabinets, white appliances & door to the back yard. There are 3 main level Bedrooms plus a Full Bath with tub/shower. The Lower Level offers a huge, finished multi-purpose Rec Room, Full Bath, Laundry Room & lots of space for storage, workshop, etc. 2 car Garage with utility door to the yard. This property recently appraised for $84,000.00 in 2016.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,632 (+0.3%)
$15,330 + $41,930
$57,260
2024
$2,624 (+1.3%)
$15,330 + $41,930
$57,260
2023
$2,591 (+78.6%)
$15,330 + $41,930
$57,260
2022
$1,451 (−0.2%)
$11,830 + $15,470
$27,300
2021
$1,453 (−0.1%)
$11,830 + $15,470
$27,300
2020
$1,456 (−7.0%)
$11,830 + $15,470
$27,300
2019
$1,565 (+10.6%)
$9,870 + $12,880
$22,750
2017
$1,414 (−20.4%)
$9,870 + $12,880
$22,750
2016
$1,776 (+9.8%)
$6,335 + $19,810
$26,145
2015
$1,617 (−0.3%)
$6,335 + $19,810
$26,145
2014
$1,621 (−8.8%)
$6,335 + $19,810
$26,145
2013
$1,777
$7,035 + $22,015
$29,050
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,394
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,394
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
010-105264-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
R4
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
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
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 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Columbus, OH • 43227
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Columbus. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1309 S James Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $138,000 and $270,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $138K to $270K.