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Joseph Speakman Realtor®
German Village · Short North · Victorian Village · Italian Village
Affiliations e-Merge Real Estate Columbus, Ohio Realtor® Lic. 2016001773
e-Merge Real Estate · Columbus, Ohio

Joseph Speakman

A Columbus agent working the neighborhoods he lives in.
Portrait photograph of Joseph Speakman, REALTOR with e-Merge Real Estate
Ohio License 2016001773

Joseph Speakman is a REALTOR® with e-Merge Real Estate, based out of the 800 N High Street office in Columbus. He and Laura Reece focus on new construction and the city's historic urban neighborhoods: German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West, along with growing suburbs like Upper Arlington.

Buyers and sellers get a hands-on process from the first conversation to the closing table: pricing grounded in current market activity, clear updates through every stage, and a team that knows these neighborhoods block by block.

Recent closings include century-old brick homes in Victorian Village and Italian Village, full kitchen renovations, and new-construction builds across Central Ohio. Real addresses and sale prices are listed below.

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Italian Village street in Columbus, Ohio
18
Homes sold and represented
2016
Licensed in Ohio since
$1.5M
Largest sale
11
Columbus neighborhoods served

Featured Properties

Homes Joe and his team have represented across Columbus, from a Short North condo to a $1.49M downtown residence.

178 Buttles Avenue, Victorian Village, 43215
Sold
$849,900
178 Buttles Avenue
Victorian Village, 43215
3 BD · 2 BA · 3,756 Sq Ft
61 W 2nd Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$975,000
61 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
4 BD · 4 BA · 4,114 Sq Ft
976 Neil Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$832,500
976 Neil Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,894 Sq Ft
1047 Perry Street, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$775,000
1047 Perry Street
Italian Village, 43201
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,230 Sq Ft
853 Poppy Hills Drive, Blacklick, 43004
Sold
$735,000
853 Poppy Hills Drive
Blacklick, 43004
5 BD · 4 BA · 4,360 Sq Ft
1061 Harrison Park Place, Harrison West area, 43201
Represented
$650,000
1061 Harrison Park Place
Harrison West area, 43201
3 BD · 5 BA · 2,606 Sq Ft
87 W 2nd Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$577,000
87 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,146 Sq Ft
91 W 2nd Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$554,900
91 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,146 Sq Ft
1153 Michigan Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$530,000
1153 Michigan Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,642 Sq Ft
621 Gibbard Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$525,000
621 Gibbard Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,517 Sq Ft
1208 Neil Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$525,000
1208 Neil Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
4 BD · 2 BA · 2,204 Sq Ft
321 Tappan Street, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$515,000
321 Tappan Street
Italian Village, 43201
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,667 Sq Ft
1161 N 4th Street, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$495,000
1161 N 4th Street
Italian Village, 43201
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,768 Sq Ft
155 E 4th Avenue, Columbus, 43202
Sold
$440,000
155 E 4th Avenue
Columbus, 43202
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,800 Sq Ft
981 Delaware Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$385,000
981 Delaware Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,610 Sq Ft
348 W Second Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Sold
$280,000
348 W Second Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
2 BD · 1 BA · 1,040 Sq Ft
250 W Spring Street, 811, Downtown Columbus, 43215
Represented
$1,499,500
250 W Spring Street, 811
Downtown Columbus, 43215
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,511 Sq Ft
77 W 2nd Avenue, Italian Village, 43201
Leased
$4,400/mo
77 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,210 Sq Ft

Properties shown reflect transactions represented by Joseph Speakman and team as published on his brokerage profile. Sale prices are as recorded at the time of closing. Status labels follow the original listing records.

Italian Village homes at dusk, Columbus, Ohio
Buyer Representation
Buy A Home

Home searches across Columbus's urban core, matched to your budget, your timeline and the neighborhoods you're weighing.

Renovated kitchen in a Columbus home
Listing Agent
Sell My Home

Listing preparation, staging guidance, video marketing and pricing backed by current Franklin County market data.

Interior staircase in a new-construction Columbus home
Builder Contracts
New Construction

Guidance through new-build purchases across Central Ohio, from builder contracts to walkthroughs and closing.

German Village street in Columbus, Ohio

Reviews

We knew he specialized in our neighborhood, knowing all the local knowledge and even prospective buyers. With Joe's expertise and connections, we were able to get our house in a contract within 5 days of contacting him and not even putting it on the market.

– A Seller, Columbus homeowner

Why Work With Joe

A few straightforward reasons clients pick Joe.

Urban Core
Closings across German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West
New Construction
Builder contracts, credits and walkthroughs for buyers building new in Central Ohio
Video Marketing
Listings marketed with video and digital tools, not a few phone photos and a yard sign
Team Of Two
Joe Speakman and Laura Reece work together on every transaction
$280K To $1.5M
The price range across the closings on this page
Answers Calls
Clear updates from offer through inspection to the closing table

Neighborhoods

Prices vary block to block in Columbus. Here is what buyers and sellers should know about the areas Joe works most.

German Village, Columbus, Ohio

German Village

ZIP 43206. Median around $425,000. 19th-century brick on cobblestone streets, a National Historic Landmark district.

Neighborhood price figures are general market context, not appraisals, and change with the market. Verify current comps for any specific address. Franklin County's average effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.75 to 2.1% of assessed value.

How It Works

01

Conversation

A direct call about what you're looking for, your timeline, your neighborhood preferences and your budget.

02

Search & Strategy

For buyers, a matched home search across Columbus's urban core. For sellers, pricing grounded in current market data and staging guidance.

03

Negotiation

Joe and Laura handle every offer personally, with clear updates at each step of the negotiation.

04

Closing

Coordination through inspection, appraisal and closing, with regular updates the whole way.

The Team

Portrait of Joseph Speakman

Joseph Speakman

REALTOR®, Ohio license 2016001773. Call or text (614) 607-3691.

Portrait of Laura Reece

Laura Reece

REALTOR®, Ohio license 2022002414. Call or text (419) 344-6698.

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Joseph Speakman is a licensed real estate agent in Ohio (license 2016001773) affiliated with e-Merge Real Estate, 800 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Laura Reece (license 2022002414) is affiliated with the same office.
Realtor® · Equal Housing Opportunity
Short North district in Columbus, Ohio
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Get In Touch

Fill out the form and Joe or Laura will follow up personally, usually within a business day.

Common Questions

What areas do you cover?

Columbus's urban core, including German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West, plus growing suburbs like Upper Arlington and new construction across Central Ohio. If your target area isn't listed, ask.

Do you handle both buying and selling?

Yes. Joe and Laura represent both buyers and sellers across Columbus.

Do you help with new construction?

Yes. Joe works with buyers purchasing new-build homes across Central Ohio, including builder contracts and credits.

How do I verify your license?

Joseph Speakman's Ohio real estate license number is 2016001773, verifiable through the Ohio Division of Real Estate's public license lookup.

Who is e-Merge Real Estate?

e-Merge Real Estate is a Columbus-area brokerage. Joe is affiliated with the 800 N High Street office while handling your transaction personally alongside Laura Reece.

Do you work with relocation buyers?

Yes. Joe regularly helps buyers relocating to Columbus from out of state, including remote video tours of properties.

What should I expect from our first conversation?

A direct conversation about what you're looking for, your target neighborhood, your timeline and your budget. No pressure and no scripted pitch.

How do I get started?

Fill out the form above, call or text (614) 607-3691, or email sales@josephspeakman.com. Joe typically follows up personally within one business day.

Let's Talk About Your Move

A quick, direct conversation about what you're trying to do in Columbus.

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