Home to the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Capital of Ohio, Columbus is the 14th largest city in the US. With 861,000 people in the city proper and just over 2 million in the metro area, Columbus is the second largest midwestern city behind Chicago. Home to 5 of the Fortune 500 and a major hub for both insurance and banking, Columbus is growing rapidly due to major growth in jobs and an educated workforce.
The city boasts many diverse and affluent neighborhoods including Upper Arlington, German Village, Bexley, Dublin, Worthington and New Albany.
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Here are the 25 most expensive homes in Columbus, Ohio:
25) 2760 Lane Rd. Columbus, OH 43220
Neighborhood: Upper Arlington
Owner: Marianne Fyda
Appraised Value: $2,460,000
Last Sold: $2,400,000 in 2004
Marianne’s husband, Timothy, is the CEO of Fyda Freightliner. Fyda Freightliner is a commercial truck (semi) dealership with 6 locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
24) 22 Kitzmiller Farms Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Richard Donovan
Appraised Value:$2,469,600
Last Sold: $2,600,000 in 2006.
The first of TEN homes in New Albany Farms to make the list! Mr. Donovan is a prominent tax attorney in Columbus.
23) 9 New Albany Farms Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Richard Allan Bates
Appraised Value: $2,500,000
Last Sold: $2,425,000 in 2014
Mr. Bates is the President and CEO of SingleCare / MHNet Behavorial Health Inc.
22) 14 New Albany Farms Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Melissa Kass
Appraised Value: $2,520,000
Last Sold: N/A
Melissa is married to Jonathon Kass. Jonathan is the President of Development at Continental Real Estate, a developer of commercial real estate projects. Continental was co-founded by Jonathon’s father, Frank Kass.
21) 2321 Onandaga Dr. Columbus, OH 43221
Neighborhood: Upper Arlington
Owner: 2321 Onandaga Dr LLC
Appraised Value: $2,550,000
Last Sold: $2,555,000 in 2011
The former home of ESPN analyst and former OSU quarterback Kirk Herbstreit. The home was sold in 2011 when the Herbstreit’s moved to Nashville and is now owned by an LLC.
20) 4860 Oldbridge Dr Columbus, OH 43220
Neighborhood: Upper Arlington
Owner: Fifth Third Bank
Appraised Value: $2,586,500
Last Sold: $2,862,000 in 2005
This home was foreclosed upon in October 2017. It was formerly owned by Jeffrey Hosking, founder and CEO of Power Marketing Direct and PMD Furniture. Mr. Hosking has had both legal and financial issues in the past several years.
19) 212 Park Dr. Columbus, OH 43209
Neighborhood: Bexley
Owner: Susan Jeffries
Appraised Value: $2,592,600
Last Sold: $2,200,000
Home to Susan Jeffries, ex-wife of Michael Jeffries. Mr. Jeffries is the former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch. The home has been listed for sale for over a year. As of October 2017, the asking price is $3.99 milion.
18) 2986 Kitzmiller Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Matthew Walter
Appraised Value: $2,600,100
Last Sold: $1,200,000 in 2006
Mr. Walter is the founder and managing partner of Talisman Capital Parnters, a private equity firm. He is also the son of Cardinal Health founder Robert Walter.
17) 4966 Riverside Dr. Columbus, OH 43220
Neighborhood: Upper Arlington
Owner: Lawrence Abbott
Appraised Value: $2,604,000
Last Sold: $645,000 in August 1989
Mr. Abbott is the former owner of Abbott Foods (he sold to Sysco in 2004). He now owns Aquatic Adventures in Hilliard.
16) 7690 Wills Run Lane Blacklick, OH 43004
Neighborhood: Blacklick
Owner: Colts Neck Manor LLC / Samuel B Davis
Appraised Value: $2,626,000
Last Sold: $3,600,000 in 2006
Our first home outside of the 270 outerbelt! Mr. Davis is the former CEO of Liqui-box. Liqui-box was acquired in 2002 for $333 million by Dupont.
15) 2407 Tremont Rd. Columbus, OH 43221
Neighborhood: Upper Arlington
Owner: Karen Doody
Appriased Value: $2,705,300
Last Sold: $1,850,000 in 2004
Karen’s husband, Chris Doody, is the CEO of Piada. Piada is a fast casual Italian restaurant chain.
14) 147 E. Deshler Ave. Columbus, OH 43206
Neighborhood: Bexley
Owner: Robert Ouellette
Appraised Value: $2,750,000
Last Sold: $1,650,000 in 2009
Mr. Ouellette is a M&A attorney at Ice Miller LLP.
13) 7519 E. Granville Rd. Columbus, OH
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Whitebarn Organics LLC
Appraised Value: $2,791,000
Last Sold: $240,000 in 1987
Whitebarn Organics is an investment firm run by Les Wexner’s wife, Abigail Wexner. This home includes 57 acres of land in New Albany.
12) 2 Crescent Pond New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Michael Redd
Appraised Value: $2,817,300
Last Sold: $1,400,000 in 2006
Michael Redd is a former OSU Buckeye basketball star who had a long NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Redd retired in 2013.
11) 12 New Albany Farms Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Frank Benson III
Appraised Value: $2,898,000
Last Sold: $695,000 in 2006
Mr. Benson is a partner at Casto, a real estate development firm founded by his grandfather.
10) 4350 Dublin Rd. Columbus, OH 43221
Neighborhood: Upper Arlington
Owner: Timothy Frey
Appraised Value: $2,943,500
Last Sold: $2,100,000 in June 2016
Mr. Frey is an oral surgeon at the Oral & Facial Surgery for Adults and Children (OFSAC) center in Columbus.
9) 4520 Kitzmiller Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Charleen Hinson
Appraised Value: $3,220,500
Last Sold: $1,000,000 in 1991
Mrs. Hinson’s late husband, Charles “Doc” Hinson was a close friend and business associate of Lex Wexner. Mr. Hinson helped open the first Limited store in 1963.
8) 19 New Albany Farms Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Arlene Weiss
Appriased Value: $3,423,100
Last Sold: $550,000 in 1993
Mrs. Weiss’ husband, Michael Weiss, was the CEO of Express from 1982 until 2016. Express was a division of L Brands until 2007 when it was sold to Golden Gate Capital.
7) 2285 Crooked Mile Rd. Columbus, OH 43230
Neighborhood: Gahanna
Owner: Robert Schottenstein & Jeri Block
Appraised Value: $3,666,800
Last Sold: $1,800,000 in 2001
Robert Schottenstein is the CEO of M/I Homes. M/I is one of the largest builders of single family homes in the United States.
6) 445 N. Parkview Ave. Columbus, OH 43209
Neighborhood: Bexley
Owner: Jay Schottenstein
Appraised Value: $3,989,800
Last Sold: $475,000 in 1986
Jay Schottenstein is the Chairman and CEO of Schottenstin Stores, which include both American Eagle Outfitters and DSW shoes. The Schottenstein family fortune is estimated at $2 Billion.
5) 4500 Dublin Rd. Columbus, OH 43221
Neighborhood: Hilliard
Owner: Charley Shin
Appraised Value: $4,305,000
Last Sold: $2,100,000 in 2013
Mr. Shin is the founder of Charley’s Philly Steaks and Bibibop franchises.
4) 1 New Albany Farms Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: One New Albany Farms LLC
Appraised Value: $4,515,000
Last Sold: $5,100,000 in 2010
The former home of racing legend Bobby Rahal. The home was sold for over $5 million in 2010 and is now owned by an LLC.
3) 7103 Dublin Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: JW & CPK & Co Trustee
Appraised Value: $5,191,100
Last Sold: $6,700,000 in 1991
This one is a bit of a departure from the mansions and mega-estates that make up the rest of the list. This is a very modest 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. The value comes in the form of 75 acres of land in prime New Albany territory. This property is owned by a trust that we suspect is owned by the Wexner’s, as the transfer took place in 1991 which lines up with the timeline of his entry into the area.
2) 5025 Dublin Granville Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: HHD & B LLC
Appraised Value: $7,812,000
Last Sold: $8,000,000 in 1998
This one is a bit of a mystery. We could not find a picture of the main house, only the entry way, which is guarded by private security. The home sold for $8 million (!) in 1998. The main house is 11,000 square feet and is owned by an LLC.
1) 4155 Kitzmiller Rd. Columbus, OH 43054
Neighborhood: New Albany
Owner: Leslie (Les) Wexner
Appraised Value: $45,138,300
Last Sold: $5,200,000 in 1989
The most expensive home in Columbus, Ohio belongs to non-other than Les Wexner, who also happens to be the richest person in Ohio. Mr. Wexner is the founder of the Limited, now L Brands. His net worth is estimated at $5.8 Billion.
