2570 E 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219
New Listing
$239,997
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,499
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
871
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$239,997
List Date:
3/13/2026
Last Modified:
3/13/2026
Description
A TACTICAL FORTRESS IN EAST COLUMBUS – BUILT TO OUTLAST THE CENTURY with potentially BULLET PROOF 10” Solid Brick Walls, Tornado-Safe Basement, Extra Lot. STOP BUYING ”DISPOSABLE” HOUSING. Homes today are ”matchstick” frames and thin siding. Worse, they are built on cheap concrete slabs with nowhere to go when the sirens wail. 2570 E. 5th Ave is the antithesis of modern cheapness. Built in 1920 with 10-inch thick solid brick walls, this is a structural masterpiece designed for Maximum Security. It has stood for 105 years–proof of a quality that modern builders cannot replicate. THE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE: MASONRY VS. MATCHSTICKS It would be impossible to duplicate this quality today for this price. While neighbors in new builds worry about wind debris punching through their vinyl siding like paper, you are protected by a foot of solid masonry. While they are stuck on flat slabs, you have a Full Basement that serves as a True Storm Shelter, proven structurally sound for a century. In a crisis, this is the only house on the block you’ll want to be in. A CENTURY OF STRENGTH MEETS 2026 RELIABILITY Tired of ”old house” headaches? We’ve eliminated them. The 2026 refresh means the major systems are handled: NEW Climate Command: Brand-new AC + updated high-efficiency furnace. NEW Kitchen & Bath: Fresh cabinetry, countertops, new dishwasher, and a total bathroom remodel with quality modern fixtures. NEW Efficiency: Massive attic insulation and new flooring throughout. ARTISTRY: A spectacular fireplace with original Craftsman details and oak woodwork you won’t find elsewhere. THE BOTTOM LINE: Tired of vinyl siding dents? Want a basement with real shelter? Do you want a true safe haven for your family? A home that builds equity? If a house hasn’t stood for 100 years, how do you know it will? This one has. Call now.
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More Information MLS# 226007500
Location & Property Info
List Price/SqFt: 160.1
City (Mailing Addr): Columbus
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Columbus
New Construction: No
General Property Info
Baths F.H: 1
Manufactured Housing Y/N: No
Built Prior to 1978: Yes
SqFt Documented: 1499
Documented SqFt Source: Realist
ATFLS Source: Realist
Lot Size (Side): 140
HOA/COA Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 3
Total Baths: 1
Full Baths: 1
Year Built: 1920
SqFt ATFLS: 1499
Acreage: 0.02
Tax Info
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 6216
Parcel #: 010-066642
Tax Year: 2024
Remarks & Misc
Property Description: A TACTICAL FORTRESS IN EAST COLUMBUS – BUILT TO OUTLAST THE CENTURY with potentially BULLET PROOF 10” Solid Brick Walls, Tornado-Safe Basement, Extra Lot. STOP BUYING ”DISPOSABLE” HOUSING. Homes today are ”matchstick” frames and thin siding. Worse, they are built on cheap concrete slabs with nowhere to go when the sirens wail. 2570 E. 5th Ave is the antithesis of modern cheapness. Built in 1920 with 10-inch thick solid brick walls, this is a structural masterpiece designed for Maximum Security. It has stood for 105 years–proof of a quality that modern builders cannot replicate. THE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE: MASONRY VS. MATCHSTICKS It would be impossible to duplicate this quality today for this price. While neighbors in new builds worry about wind debris punching through their vinyl siding like paper, you are protected by a foot of solid masonry. While they are stuck on flat slabs, you have a Full Basement that serves as a True Storm Shelter, proven structurally sound for a century. In a crisis, this is the only house on the block you’ll want to be in. A CENTURY OF STRENGTH MEETS 2026 RELIABILITY Tired of ”old house” headaches? We’ve eliminated them. The 2026 refresh means the major systems are handled: NEW Climate Command: Brand-new AC + updated high-efficiency furnace. NEW Kitchen & Bath: Fresh cabinetry, countertops, new dishwasher, and a total bathroom remodel with quality modern fixtures. NEW Efficiency: Massive attic insulation and new flooring throughout. ARTISTRY: A spectacular fireplace with original Craftsman details and oak woodwork you won’t find elsewhere. THE BOTTOM LINE: Tired of vinyl siding dents? Want a basement with real shelter? Do you want a true safe haven for your family? A home that builds equity? If a house hasn’t stood for 100 years, how do you know it will? This one has. Call now.
Addl Acceptance Cond
None Known: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Common Walls
No Common Walls: 1
Bedroom Level
Beds UP1: 3
Full Baths Level
Full Baths UP1: 1
Parking Features
No Garage: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement Description
Full: 1
Foundation
Other: 1
Rooms
Family Rm/Non Bsmt: 1
Family Room Level
Family R Entry Level: 1
Fireplace
One: 1
Auction Info
Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No
Heating
Gas: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Interior Flooring
Carpet: 1
Accessible Features
Accessible Features – Form Required: No
Exterior
Brick: 1
MLS Primary PhotoSrc
Realtor Provided: 1
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Green Features
Green Features Y/N – Form Required: No
Location Property Info
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 239997
List Price: $239,997
Street #: 2570
Street PreDirection: E
Street Name: 5th
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Franklin
State: OH
Zip Code: 43219
School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.
Township: None
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
MLS Entry Date: 2026-03-13
Property Features
Levels: Two
Architectural Style: Traditional
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known
Parking Features: No Garage
Basement Description: Full
Foundation: Other
Exterior: Brick
Rooms: Family Rm/Non Bsmt
Fireplace: One
Heating: Gas
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Interior Flooring: Carpet
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office:
Ohio Broker Direct, LLC
Listing Agent:
Joan Elflein
Last Updated: March – 13 – 2026
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