#22045163, Drew Wyant, Listing office: 1 Percent Lists Indiana Real Estate
1304 Franklin St Columbus, IN 47201
Property details
About 1304 Franklin St
When Lewis Potts purchased this new home in 1900, he and his wife Martha must have been pleased that the largest bedroom included a separate but open baby nursery for their young son Lewis Jr. The advertisement read: "New house of 8 rooms, reception hall, attic and large closet, fruit trees." Lewis Potts, a "railroader and steamboat man," could afford this large and expensive home with its poured concrete foundation, matchstick hardwood flooring, custom glass-front built in cabinets, beautiful living room fireplace, high ceilings, tall windows, archways, and the original stained wood banister staircase just inside the front entry door with side lights (all of this remains!). In an application for the Columbus Historic District in the National Register, 1304 Franklin is described as "Colonial Revival, 2 1/2 story frame, corner square, raking cornice with dentals, columned veranda..." Lewis and Martha Potts had two more children and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the home, but after her husband passed, Mrs. Potts rented 3 of the bedrooms to boarders. From a 1962 advertisement for the home by Ross Potts: "Four bedroom, hardwood floors, enclosed back porch, cellar with stoker coal furnace. An older house, solidly built, would make a fine family home or could be converted into a duplex." Available now as an investment property, the new owner could live downstairs and rent the upstairs to pay the mortgage or update the home and potentially double the rental income (all 3 utilities are separated)...Or the new owner could restore this historic home and enjoy downtown living on Franklin Street with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and small workshop in the cellar. This is a duplicate listing for Multi-family listing #22038957.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Hi-Speed Internet Availbl
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Architectural Style: TraditonalAmerican
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $207,500
- Price/SqFt: $82
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,606
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: GPS Friendly
- Year Built: 1900
- Living Area: 2,520 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
- MLS Number: 22040455
- MLS Name: MIBOR
- Office Name: 1 Percent Lists Indiana Real Estate
- Office Email: sanderss1621@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Sarah Sanders
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jan 10, 2018 | Home Sold | $27,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $114,800 | $2,606 |
2022 | $191,500 | $4,326 |
2021 | $154,000 | $2,609 |
2020 | $114,800 | $2,352 |
2019 | $110,500 | $2,179 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Csa Lincoln Campus
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•750 5th St
4
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.1 mi
•2675 California St
3
Csa Fodrea Campus
Public Magnet PK-6
1.9 mi
•2775 Illinois Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,865. Residents of Columbus, IN typically earn less than $<35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 1304 Franklin St
The listing price of 1304 Franklin St property is $207,500.
The property 1304 Franklin St is a house located in Columbus, Indiana, 47201.
Active Listing: 1304 Franklin St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1304 Franklin St are: Csa Lincoln Campus (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lillian Schmitt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Csa Fodrea Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Edinburgh Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Columbus North High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Columbus East High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hauser Jr-Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,606 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 10, 2018 for $27,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1304 Franklin St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1304 Franklin St is 2,520 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1304 Franklin St is 1900.
This home is located at 1304 Franklin St in Columbus, IN and zip code 47201. This 2,520 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $207,500.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Columbus, IN there were more than 28 sold above asking price, over 55 sold below and more than 17 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Columbus, IN increased by 3.9% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $270,166, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.