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Joseph Speakman · e-Merge Real Estate

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Historic homes, new construction and the neighborhoods in between. German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West.

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Joseph Speakman is a REALTOR® with e-Merge Real Estate on North High Street, working the historic urban core he lives in. Eighteen closings shown on this page, from a $280,000 Italian Village starter to a $1.49M residence downtown, with Laura Reece on every transaction.

Buyers get a matched search and a straight answer on value. Sellers get pricing grounded in current Franklin County activity, staging guidance and listings marketed with real video, not phone photos and a yard sign.

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Portrait photograph of Joseph Speakman, REALTOR with e-Merge Real Estate
Ohio License 2016001773

Affiliations

e-Merge Real Estate logo Realtor® Licensed In Ohio Since 2016 Equal Housing Opportunity
Italian Village street in Columbus, Ohio
His numbers

Track Record

18
Homes sold and represented
$1.5M
Largest sale
2016
Licensed in Ohio since
11
Columbus neighborhoods served
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Featured Properties

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

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

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.

How he helps

Buy, Sell, Build

Italian Village homes at dusk, Columbus, Ohio
Buyer representation

Buy A Home

A matched search across the urban core and the suburbs, built around your budget, your timeline and the blocks you actually want.

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Listing agent

Sell My Home

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

Request Strategy
Interior staircase in a new-construction Columbus home
Builder contracts

New Construction

Guidance through new builds across Central Ohio, from builder contracts and credits to walkthroughs and closing.

Talk New Build
German Village street in Columbus, Ohio
What clients say

Real Stories, Real Closings

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
Where he works

Neighborhoods

Prices move 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.

The process

How It Works

01

Conversation

A direct call about what you want, your timeline, your neighborhoods and your budget.

02

Search Or Strategy

Buyers get a matched search across the city. Sellers get pricing from current market data plus staging guidance.

03

Negotiation

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

04

Closing

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

Two agents, every deal

Meet The Team

Portrait of Joseph Speakman

Joseph Speakman

Realtor® · Ohio License 2016001773
(614) 607-3691
Portrait of Laura Reece

Laura Reece

Realtor® · Ohio License 2022002414
(419) 344-6698
Short North district in Columbus, Ohio
Let's connect

Become A Client

Call, text or send a note. Joe or Laura follows up personally, usually within a business day.

Call (614) 607-3691
sales@josephspeakman.com e-Merge Real Estate, 800 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

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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 is not 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 want, 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.

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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