226 Congress Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45226
About This Home
Welcome to 226 Congress Ave in the heart of Columbia-Tusculum! This fully renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends modern updates with classic neighborhood charm. The open floor plan features a spacious kitchen flowing into the living and dining areas, perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Enjoy first-floor laundry, updated kitchen and bathrooms, new flooring, appliances, and brand-new siding throughout. Major updates including a newer roof, HVAC, and water heater mean no large projects left to tackle. Outside offers a nice backyard ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near downtown Cincinnati, I-75, Kentucky, restaurants, shops, and local favorites, this move-in ready home offers the perfect mix of lifestyle, location, and low-maintenance living!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Concrete
Bathroom1
- Features: Full
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 112
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 126
Bedroom4
- Area: 0
Bedroom5
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 165
Family Room
- Area: 0
Features
- Window features: Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Wood Cabinets,Wood Floor
- Area: 300
Living Room
- Features: Wood Floor
- Area: 225
Master Bathroom
- Features: Tub,Tub w/Shower,Wood Floor
Master Bedroom
- Features: Wall-to-Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
Office
- Area: 0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0290002005900
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 2,874 sqft
- Features: Less than .5 Acre
- Lot size dimensions: 25 x 100
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
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 | $1,264 | $15,168 |
| Home Insurance * | $115 | $1,380 |
| Property Taxes | $314 | $3,768 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,320 |
| Total | $1,886 | $22,632 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Listed for sale | $299,000 |
| 2026-04-20 | Listing removed | $299,000 |
| 2026-04-12 | Listed for sale | $299,000 |
| 2026-04-04 | Pending sale | $299,000 |
| 2026-03-28 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2026-03-24 | Price change | $310,000 |
| 2026-03-11 | Price change | $324,900 |
| 2026-03-03 | Price change | $339,900 |
| 2026-02-16 | Price change | $349,900 |
| 2026-02-05 | Listed for sale | $375,000 |
| 2025-03-14 | Sold | $75,000 |
| 2025-02-17 | Pending sale | $174,900 |
| 2025-02-13 | Listed for sale | $174,900 |
| 2024-08-20 | Listing removed | $225,000 |
| 2024-08-20 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2024-07-15 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2024-07-03 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2022-09-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-07-18 | Listed for sale | $118,000 |
| 2022-06-15 | Pending sale | $118,000 |
| 2022-05-06 | Listed for sale | $118,000 |
| 2021-08-20 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-08-09 | Price change | $124,900 |
| 2021-07-15 | Listed for sale | $126,000 |
| 2021-06-25 | Pending sale | $126,000 |
| 2021-06-23 | Sold | $100,000 |
| 2021-01-11 | Sold | $65,000 |
| 2020-10-23 | Sold | $30,000 |
| 2004-04-14 | Sold | $73,500 |
| 2000-10-05 | Sold | $37,000 |
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