Last Sold Price
3 beds1,529 sqft$98/sqft
542 South James Road, Columbus, OH 43213

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...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.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/22/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Scott Eric Harmsen • Brokerage DRE #2019000205 • Red 1 Realty
    P: (616) 366-2687 C: (616) 366-2687 Realtorscottharmsen@gmail.com

Property Details for 542 South James Road

Status
MLS #
226015538
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$2,680 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Amenities

  • Attached Garage
  • Basement
  • Central AC
  • Forced Air
  • Full Basement
  • Garage
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Consultants

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Building Information for 542 South James Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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$986 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

$223

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 542 South James Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.914166
  • Latitude: 39.960386
  • Corp Limit Per Auditor: Columbus
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 010-091117
  • Tax Year: $2,024.00
  • Tax District: 010
  • Tax Abatement: No
School Information
  • High School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.4
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Realist
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Building Area Total: 1529.0
  • Living Area: 1529.0
  • Baths Full & Halh: 1.1
  • ATFLS Source: Realist
  • Built Prior to 1978: Yes
Building Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Financial Information
  • Leased Items: No
Green Features
  • Green Features: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Accessible Features: No
Room Information
Bedrooms
  • Bedroom Level : Upper: 3.0
Bathrooms
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Full Baths Level : Upper: 1
  • Half Baths Level : Entry: 1
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Is Manufactured Housing: No
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 542 South James Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940395339

$150,000
May 22, 2026

Sold

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226015538

$150,000
May 8, 2026

Contract Signed

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226015538

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940395339

$150,000
05/22/2026

Sold

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226015538

$150,000
05/08/2026

Contract Signed

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226015538

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 542 South James Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,530Additions$42,665Total$55,195
Tax Record2025$2,538 ($211 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,529 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,529 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,159 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyFRANKLINAPN010-091117Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 542 South James Road

This home is within Columbus City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fairmoor Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Johnson Park Middle School
Public6 to 8

Walnut Ridge High School
Public9 to 12

Eastmoor Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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