261 Lowell Rd, Columbus, OH, 43209
About This Home
Turnkey Investment Opportunity - Charming, Updated Cottage on a quiet street. This well-maintained and thoughtfully updated cottage offers the perfect blend of charm and reliability--ideal for investors seeking consistent, low-maintenance returns. The home features beautiful hardwood floors and a fully remodeled bathroom, along with a series of major capital improvements that provide peace of mind for years to come. Updates include a new roof (2020), upgraded plumbing, an energy-efficient furnace, sealed and wrapped windows for improved efficiency, gutter guards, and a spacious backyard. The property is under rented to a dependable tenant at $1,510/month lease expiring August 2026, delivering immediate and predictable cash flow from day one. With a proven rental history and strong in-place income, this is a true turnkey, ''mailbox money'' investment.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood,Laminate,Carpet,Ceramic/Porcelain
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 756
- Total interior livable area: 756 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 010078393
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
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 | $929 | $11,148 |
| Home Insurance * | $90 | $1,080 |
| Property Taxes | $234 | $2,808 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,320 |
| Total | $1,446 | $17,352 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Ohio FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $183,900 |
| 2026-04-21 | Price change | $184,000 |
| 2026-03-24 | Listed for sale | $184,900 |
| 2023-08-20 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-08-19 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2023-07-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-06-26 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2021-05-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-05-17 | Listed for rent | $1,050 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2017-10-30 | Listing removed | $800 |
| 2017-10-04 | Listed for rent | $800 |
| 2014-11-20 | Sold | $33,500 |
| 2014-11-03 | Pending sale | $33,000 |
| 2014-10-20 | Listed for sale | $33,000 |
| 2010-10-04 | Sold | $30,000 |
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