The Iconic Richard Berry
Jr. House in Clintonville
This one-of-a-kind architectural treasure 324 E. North Broadway sold in August, 2025.
324 E. North Broadway
A Piece of Columbus History That You Can Call Home
The Richard Berry Jr. House on 324 E. North Broadway, a cornerstone of Clintonville’s architectural identity, protected by a Historic Preservation Easement that guarantees its legacy—and your stewardship—lasts generations.
Features & Amenities
6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, Nearly 6,000 sq ft of Historic Living Space
Multiple fireplaces, leaded glass, and original oak flooring
Private garden shed, limestone landscaping, and bluestone walkways
Updated systems with historic integrity maintained
Hand-cut slate roofs, old-growth wood shingles, and copper gutters
Restored fanlight leaded glass windows, dental molding, and marble fireplaces
Multiple open-air porches, a brick terrace, limestone walls, and a detached garden shed built with original salvaged brick
A stunning paneled office, oak floors, pocket doors, and a grand central staircase with handcrafted railings
Located in Clintonville, OH
324 E. North Broadway sits in the heart of Clintonville, a tree-lined neighborhood just minutes from Downtown Columbus. Known for its historic homes, walkable streets, and strong community feel, Clintonville offers:
Top-rated Columbus public and private schools
Nearby parks, cafes, and boutiques
Quick access to OSU, Riverside Hospital, and I-71
Historic Preservation with Timeless Livability
This home is protected by a Historic Preservation Easement managed by the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. That means the original architectural elements will be thoughtfully preserved by future owners, maintaining the character and significance of the property in perpetuity. You’ll be entrusted with:
Preserving original materials and design
Making updates in alignment with historic preservation guidelines
Protecting the property’s contribution to local culture and architecture
The History of
324 E. N Broadway
Built in the early 1920s by Richard Berry Jr., president of the Berry Brothers Bolt Works (a key manufacturer that helped fuel Columbus’s industrial rise), the home remained in the Berry family for decades…
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It was designed by Ray Sims, a prominent Columbus architect whose influence shaped over 200 homes between 1917 and 1939. Sims was known for Colonial Revival designs that honored America’s architectural past while introducing elegant innovations. The Berry House showcases many of these signatures: slate terraces, detailed wood paneling, imported tile, original fireplaces (yes—three of them), and a rare first-floor coat room lined with closets. From the handcrafted wainscoting to the separate garden shed built from salvaged brick, this home was—and still is—crafted with care.
What makes it truly exceptional is how intact it remains. More than 100 years later, the house retains its original form, footprint, and character-defining features—a level of preservation that’s rare, even among Columbus’s most historic properties.
East North Broadway itself tells a story. Once a key corridor of Columbus’s Clintonville neighborhood, it developed alongside the rise of streetcars, expanding the city northward in the early 20th century. The Berry House sat among executives and professionals—from physicians to insurance leaders—who shaped Columbus’s middle and upper-middle-class communities. While the rest of the street grew with more uniform setbacks and styles, this home stood out with its broad lot, deep front yard, and commanding presence.
Architecturally and culturally, this home offers a rare glimpse into the lifestyle of an upper-middle-class Columbus family in the 1920s—right down to the air-dried basement laundry and telephone nook in the hall.
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