257 E Gates St, Columbus, OH 43206
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257 E Gates St
Columbus, OH 43206

Merion Village
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,364 sqft

$369,500

Est. Mortgage $2,360/mo*
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$369,500

Est. Mortgage $2,360/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,364 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

A great location in Merion Village, this freshly updated home features all new paint - the trim, walls, and kitchen cabinets all freshly painted, giving the interior a crisp, clean canvas that shows like new. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home. The versatile layout includes a first floor bedroom option, ideal for guests, a home office, or single-level living. Upstairs and down, the updated bathrooms -- one on each level -- offer modern comfort without sacrificing the home's classic character. Outside, the full lot sets this property apart, offering space that's increasingly rare in this convenient, in-demand pocket of the city. There's plenty of room to create garden beds, entertain, or add a garage - Lots of possibilities! See A2A remarks.

Open House

Sunday, July 19
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$271
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 257 E Gates St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1364 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, RefrigeratorDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: One, DecorativeHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic/PorcelainCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: TwoFloors: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Porcelain
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, DeckFencing: FencedFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 010045416

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $369,500Price Per Sqft: $271

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: ColumbusCommunity: Merion Village
School Information
High School District: COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 226026770

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1364 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 226026770

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Sidewalk
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jeffery W Ruff, (614) 325-0022
Cutler Real Estate
Marilyn L Vutech, (614) 296-6866
Cutler Real Estate
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS , MLS#226026770
Also Listed on Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS , Cutler Real Estate.

Market trends in Columbus

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$250K
$11.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$4MoM
Available listings
2384
53MoM

Price History for 257 E Gates St

DatePriceEventSource
07/17/2026$369,500Listed For SaleColumbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226026770
07/05/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
06/23/2023$2,075Listed For RentZillow Rentals
01/11/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
12/21/2021$1,799Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
12/14/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
12/02/2021$1,799Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
02/01/2020$1,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/18/2020$1,800PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/08/2019$1,950PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/22/2019$2,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/30/2019$300,000Sold
Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #219027664
08/28/2019$319,000PendingAgent Provided
08/18/2019$319,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/06/2019$329,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/26/2019$339,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/17/2014$199,000Sold
Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #214013599
03/12/2014$199,900PendingAgent Provided
03/08/2014$199,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/16/2009$195,500Sold
N/A
08/30/2009$189,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/05/2009$194,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/02/2009$195,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/29/2009$199,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/18/2009$199,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/06/2006$179,900Sold
N/A
10/05/2001$120,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,481
Assessment$341,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 257 E Gates St

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343 E Moler St, Columbus, OH
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$368,000
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306 E Gates St, Columbus, OH
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Merion Village
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What Locals Say about Merion Village

At least 59 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 28 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Multiple parks very close including Schiller Park and Moeller Park. Sidewalks to walk dogs. Big turf dog park very close by too"
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  • Trulia User
    "College kids frequent this place on the weekends and can get rowdy, but otherwise it's lovely and quite walkable."
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  • Trulia User
    "On May 1 everybody who wants to participate as a stoop or a garage sale. Also, there are tours of the front gardens in the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "People are out walking their dogs all the time. It’s a walkable neighborhood, very quick walk to Schiller Park."
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  • Lacie D.
    "Schiller Park is a great place to meet other dog owners and let your pooch play with other local dogs. There’s a nice group of people that meet almost nightly to let there dogs run and play together. "
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  • Katieheines
    "Quiet streets, multiple parks and big yards! Great neighborhood for dogs as evidenced by tons of people walking their dogs every day."
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  • Cassandra D
    "Due to construction, our neighborhood can be difficult to enter and exit at certain times of the day. Exits to our neighborhood have also been closed periodically. Many streets here are brick and uneven so you have to drive slow and cautiously. "
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  • Alishahipp
    "This neighborhood is friendly. Sunday afternoons feel so calm and quiet like you’re not near the heart of a bustling city. "
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  • Jason N.
    "Schiller park, German village lights. There are lots of events throughout the summer. Downtown is a short bike ride away. "
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  • Mrs D
    "Schiller Park is close by. There are always groups of dogs playing together. The lot sizes for are good compared to neighboring communities and most homes have a yard. The neighborhood is extremely dog friendly and pet owners clean up after their pets. "
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  • Wmarcum73
    "Great neighborhood that’s turned it’s self around. People are redoing their homes and business are coming back.its a great environment. "
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  • Julgus
    "It is a wonderful community, neighborhood if people would just stop for a minute and say hello! We all live here, help one and other, we have raised our family here & want this area to thrive! Next generation.... keep paying forward! Karma is coming back from the day! If you don’t embrace it.... it will be lost.💕"
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  • Julgus
    "I grew up in this neighborhood and have lived in our current home for 33 years. Lovely young and upcoming families moving in and Dr.’s / Nurses from Children’s Hospital! Fantastic are to move to! "
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  • Becca R.
    "While this area is rapidly improving, some of the foot traffic is still concerning. I wouldn’t go anywhere alone at night."
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  • Odessa
    "I wouldn’t feel safe letting my kids out on their own. Lots of random people roaming the streets. Nice parks nearby however."
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  • Amy L.
    "Everyone has a dog, and there’s always traffic seeing people walking their dogs to and from Schiller Park"
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  • Joy M.
    "a very dog friendly neighborhood. dogs everywhere. good dogs are unleashed with no one making a fuss over it. "
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  • Bridget M.
    "This neighborhood is in between the ritzy German Village and low rent Southern Orchards. Its’ inhabitants are friendly. Foot traffic to and from Schiller Park includes residents from all surrounding neighborhoods. Our house was broken into once in the 3 years we lived here. Nice enough area but still city living. "
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  • Margotbaird
    "Love this neighborhood. There are many restaurants and parks that are easy to walk to. Downtown is just a few moments down the road. Location, location, location!"
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  • Ella Z.
    "We moved here a few years ago and love Merion Village - it's a lovely walking area with several parks, a wide range of restaurants, and it's gorgeous to sit on the front porch during the summer! It's easy to take the bus downtown to go to events. "
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  • ohiojack12
    "I visit here. often, and excellent place to live in Columbus. City amenities, 5 minute drive or 15 min walk downtown, ready bus service to downtown and other points"
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Jeffery W Ruff, Cutler Real Estate
Agent Phone: (614) 325-0022
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257 E Gates St, Columbus, OH 43206 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,364 sqft single-family home built in 1915. 257 E Gates St is located in Merion Village, Columbus. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS on Jul 17, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 226026770.