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$160,408$145 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

686 ROTH AVE

COLUMBUS, OH 43228
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,110 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$160K
$133K low$187K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,355 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$40,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyFranklin
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 96 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Georgian Heights Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Wedgewood Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Briggs High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Columbus City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 43228These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.183
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.63,454
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,263
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,714
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

686 Roth Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Georgian Heights
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Georgian Heights
  • Older than 93% of homes in Columbus 43228

What homes are worth in Columbus 43228

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$108K$461K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Columbus 43228.

How it measures up in Columbus 43228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbus 43228.

Estimated value$160,408
CheaperTypical $224,305Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,110 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,132 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 686 Roth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeorgian HeightsColumbus 43228Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,40818% of homes21% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14514% of homes19% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,110 ft²55% of homes49% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac27% of homes36% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195420% of homes7% of homes22% of homes

About 686 Roth Ave

How much is 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH is $160,408 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $133,483 to $187,333. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH?

686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,110 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH built?

686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH?

686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH is assigned to Georgian Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Wedgewood Middle School (middle), rated D-; Briggs High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Columbus City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH compare to other homes in Columbus 43228?

Among the 17,019 homes in Columbus 43228, it is worth more than 21% of them ($160,408 against a typical $224,305), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($145 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,110 ft² against a typical 1,132 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1954 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Roth Ave, Columbus, OH was $1,355. The county assessed it at $40,250.

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