281 E Central Ave, Delaware, OH, 43015
About This Home
Location, flexibility, and recent upgrades come together in this close-to-downtown property, perfectly suited as a primary residence or easily converted back into an income producing duplex. Leave your car keys behind because you are just a short stroll from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment of downtown Delaware, as well as local schools and the public library. The highly flexible layout features a main level with the primary bedroom, an updated full bathroom, an updated kitchen, dining room, and a front living room that can easily convert into an additional main-floor bedroom with minimal effort. Upstairs could function as a fully independent living suite complete with its own bedroom, full bath, living room, and kitchenette, making it the ultimate setup for a tenant, multi-generational living, or a guest suite. Recent improvements offer peace of mind, including a new roof completed in July 2025, a new main water line from the road, and a new garage door. This oversized 24'x24' 2 car garage provides abundant storage and extra off-street parking accessed via the convenient rear alley. Properties with this level of versatility are incredibly rare, so schedule your private showing today and unlock this home's full potential!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Range,Gas Water Heater,Humidifier,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Cellar
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Window features: Insulated Part
- Flooring: Wood,Laminate,Ceramic/Porcelain
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,739
- Total interior livable area: 1,739 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 51944220011000
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Ohio Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,213 | $14,556 |
| Home Insurance * | $83 | $996 |
| Property Taxes | $319 | $3,828 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,320 |
| Total | $1,808 | $21,696 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Ohio FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $239,900 |
| 2026-07-02 | Listed for sale | $245,000 |
| 2025-07-30 | Sold | $192,000 |
| 2025-07-02 | Contingent | $199,900 |
| 2025-06-30 | Price change | $199,900 |
| 2025-06-20 | Listed for sale | $219,900 |
| 2025-06-14 | Contingent | $229,900 |
| 2025-05-27 | Price change | $229,900 |
| 2025-05-18 | Listed for sale | $239,900 |
| 2008-10-16 | Sold | $39,500 |
| 2008-08-19 | Price change | $44,910 |
| 2008-07-17 | Listed for sale | $49,900 |
| 2008-04-09 | Sold | $50,000 |
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