Attention Investors! Add to your rental portfolio or start your investing journey with this spectacular 4 bed/1.5 bath home on Franklin - one of the most popular locations for Ohio University students! Walking distance to campus, restaurants, shopping, and Court Street! 127 Franklin even has off-street parking!! Large driveway to accommodate multiple vehicles. Spectacular views from the 2nd floor balcony and private fenced in back yard patio area! Given comparable rentals in the area, the Gross Potential Income (GPI) averages $1,807 /month ($21,684 annually). This results in an annualized Net Operating Income (NOI) of $16,767. At a purchase of $219,000, this results in a Free and Clear rate of Return (AKA Cap Rate) = 7.66%. Not to mention all of the benefits that come with owning rental property (e.g. Tax deductibility, Capital Appreciation, Rental Income, Inflation hedge, etc.) There is upside to increase the income potential and to increase Return on Investment! This home would also be perfect as owner-occupied! It's affordable, in a desirable location that's walking distance to all the best amenities in Athens, and has future potential to use as a rental.
Closed
$200,000
127 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701
4beds
1,794sqft
Single Family Residence, Single Family, SF-Site Built
Built in 1900
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$212,800 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$1,606 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2024 at 01:27pm
Listed by:
Melissa Prebe (740)541-0374,
Uptown Realty Group LLC,
Bob Prebe (740) 590-4882,
Uptown Realty Group LLC
Bought with:
Valorie Lee, 2022004461
Century 21 HomeStar
Source: Athens County BOR,MLS#: 2431638

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Furnace-Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Oven/Range- Electric, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,794
- Total interior livable area: 1,794 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: 2 story + basement
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch- Covered
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: A028270008800,A02827
- Zoning description: Residential: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Single Family, SF-Site Built
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power: AEP
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: TV-Cable, Internet-Wireless, Natural Gas Connected, Garbage Collection, Internet-Cable, Contact Utility Company
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Athens
Services availability

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