Joseph Speakman, REALTOR® | Columbus, Ohio | German Village, Short North & Urban Neighborhoods

Joseph Speakman, REALTOR with e-Merge Real Estate in Columbus, Ohio

Meet Joe

Local roots. Real results, in the neighborhoods where he lives and works.

Joseph Speakman is a REALTOR® with e-Merge Real Estate, based out of the 800 N High Street office in Columbus. He and his team 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 who work with Joe get a hands-on process from the first conversation to the closing table: pricing grounded in current market activity, clear updates through every stage of a transaction, and a team that knows these neighborhoods block by block.

Recent closings Joe and his team have handled include century-old brick homes in Victorian Village and Italian Village, full kitchen renovations, and new-construction builds across Central Ohio, several referenced with real addresses and sale prices below.

What Joe Handles

One team, start to closing table.

From your first conversation to the final signature, here is what working with Joe and Laura covers.

Urban Neighborhood Buyers

German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West, block-by-block knowledge of century-old housing stock.

Sellers

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

New Construction

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

Relocation to Columbus

Local orientation for buyers moving into Columbus's urban core from out of state or out of town, including remote video tours.

Communication, First

Every call answered, clear updates at every step, from offer to inspection to the closing table.

The Portfolio

Eighteen real closings, with the addresses attached.

Anyone can claim experience. Below are actual properties Joe and his team have represented across Columbus's urban core, with real addresses, real specs, and real numbers. From a 755 square foot Short North condo to a $1.49M downtown residence.

Sold

$849,900

178 Buttles Avenue
Victorian Village, 43215

3 BD | 2 BA | 3,756 Sq Ft

Sold

$975,000

61 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

4 BD | 4 BA | 4,114 Sq Ft

Sold

$832,500

976 Neil Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

3 BD | 3 BA | 2,894 Sq Ft

Sold

$775,000

1047 Perry Street
Italian Village, 43201

4 BD | 5 BA | 3,230 Sq Ft

Sold

$735,000

853 Poppy Hills Drive
Blacklick, 43004

5 BD | 4 BA | 4,360 Sq Ft

Represented

$650,000

1061 Harrison Park Place
Harrison West area, 43201

3 BD | 5 BA | 2,606 Sq Ft

Sold

$577,000

87 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,146 Sq Ft

Sold

$554,900

91 W 2nd Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,146 Sq Ft

Sold

$530,000

1153 Michigan Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

2 BD | 3 BA | 1,642 Sq Ft

Sold

$525,000

621 Gibbard Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

4 BD | 4 BA | 2,517 Sq Ft

Sold

$525,000

1208 Neil Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

4 BD | 2 BA | 2,204 Sq Ft

Sold

$515,000

321 Tappan Street
Italian Village, 43201

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,667 Sq Ft

Sold

$495,000

1161 N 4th Street
Italian Village, 43201

2 BD | 3 BA | 1,768 Sq Ft

Sold

$440,000

155 E 4th Avenue
Columbus, 43202

3 BD | 4 BA | 1,800 Sq Ft

Sold

$385,000

981 Delaware Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

2 BD | 3 BA | 1,610 Sq Ft

Sold

$280,000

348 W Second Avenue
Italian Village, 43201

2 BD | 1 BA | 1,040 Sq Ft

Represented

$1,499,500

250 W Spring Street, 811
Downtown Columbus, 43215

3 BD | 3 BA | 2,511 Sq Ft

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.

Columbus, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Central Ohio's fastest-growing urban core.

Columbus is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest, and home prices vary significantly block to block. Here is what Joe's team tells buyers and sellers about the neighborhoods they work most.

ZIP 43206

German Village

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

ZIP 43215

Short North

Median condo ~$340,000. The arts and dining corridor next to OSU. Walk Score around 92.

ZIP 43215

Victorian Village

Median ~$480,000. Restored Victorians around Goodale Park, minutes from downtown.

ZIP 43201

Italian Village

Median ~$375,000. Fast-changing blocks by the Short North with strong rental demand.

ZIP 43204

Harrison West

Median ~$310,000. One of the city's most walkable urban pockets, appreciating quickly.

ZIP 43221

Upper Arlington

Median ~$550,000. Top-ranked schools, suburban quiet, quick access into the city.

ZIP 43215

Downtown Columbus

High-rise and loft living in the core, walkable to the Scioto Mile and the Arena District.

ZIP 43215

Arena District

Condos and lofts around Nationwide Arena, built for people who want to walk everywhere.

ZIP 43209

Bexley

Established tree-lined streets, historic homes, and its own school district east of downtown.

ZIP 43201

Jeffrey Park

New construction in Italian Village on the former Jeffrey Manufacturing site.

ZIP 43214

Clintonville

Early-1900s bungalows and Cape Cods along High Street, long a family favorite.

Not listed here?

Ask about your neighborhood

Central Ohio's urban core spans dozens of distinct pockets, and Joe's team works well beyond this list.

3,000+

Direct jobs projected from the Intel semiconductor plant in New Albany, adding demand across the urban core and eastern suburbs.

1.75–2.1%

Franklin County's average effective property tax rate on assessed value, a real line item to budget before you make an offer.

Short North Walk Score. In this part of Columbus, walkability is often what buyers are actually paying for.

$280k–$1.5M

The price range across the closings on this page. Same team, first condo through luxury downtown.

Neighborhood price figures are general market context, not appraisals, and change with the market; verify current comps for any specific address. The Intel semiconductor plant in New Albany (43054) is projected to bring 3,000+ direct jobs to Central Ohio, adding demand in the urban core and eastern suburbs. Franklin County's average effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.75–2.1% of assessed value.

How We'll Work Together

A clear process, start to finish.

Conversation

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

Search & Strategy

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

Offer & Negotiation

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

Closing

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

Credentials

Where the track record comes from.

License 2016001773

Ohio real estate license held by Joseph Speakman, verifiable through the Ohio Division of Real Estate's public license lookup.

e-Merge Real Estate

REALTOR® with e-Merge Real Estate, based out of the 800 N High Street, Columbus office.

Team of Two

Joseph Speakman and Laura Reece (Ohio license 2022002414) work together on every transaction.

Urban Core Focus

Concentrated in Columbus's historic urban neighborhoods and new construction, not a citywide generalist practice.

Why Work With Joe

Reasons rooted in what's verifiable, not marketing claims.

Deep urban-core knowledge

Closings across German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village and Harrison West, block by block.

New construction experience

Guidance through builder contracts, credits and walkthroughs for buyers building new in Central Ohio.

Video & digital marketing for sellers

Listings marketed with video and digital tools built for today's buyers, not a few iPhone photos and a yard sign.

A responsive team

Joe and Laura answer calls, coordinate showings, and keep clients updated through every stage of the sale.

In Their Words

Ten clients, in full.

Real reviews from Joe's clients, printed in full rather than trimmed to a preview line.

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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 SellerColumbus homeowner

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Joe showed us his home and then proceeded to keep us posted on showings and new listings even though it was above and beyond as we had not selected an agent. Once we decided to go with Joe exclusively he hit the ground running. We ended up finding an off-the-market home.

Sabrina K.Victorian Village buyer

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Joe Speakman was my REALTOR® for the recent sale of my Harrison West house. He was very familiar with the neighborhood and provided lots of market analysis of comparable properties as a guide to determining the asking price. He walks you through all the steps and documents required in the sale process.

A SellerHarrison West

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Joe worked diligently with me and my partner for more than 5 months to help find the perfect house. Whenever there was a house I wanted to see he would make himself available and I never felt pressured into putting in an offer. He was on top of everything, considering the market and giving advice for creative ways to make a stronger offer.

Tyler H.Columbus buyer

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My husband and I just relocated to Columbus from Florida. Joe was SUPER helpful from the start. He was honest, up front and very informative. He answered every call and even met with local family members to give them tours of potential homes.

Claire EngleRelocation buyer

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Joe's vast knowledge of housing construction, real estate, and negotiations made my house-buying experience positive and successful. I highly recommend Joe to anyone looking to buy or sell in central Ohio.

A BuyerCompetitive market purchase

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Joseph Speakman is an exceptional Realtor and an even better professional. He is knowledgeable, competent, and consistently delivers true white glove service. Joe is always looking for ways to improve and implement better systems.

Rachel KubicIndustry colleague

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We had a fantastic experience working with Joe. He was extremely knowledgeable about the local market. Preparation and staging of the house were expertly done. We had moved out of state prior to selling, and he went above and beyond.

Joe DrewsOut-of-state seller

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Joe was amazing with our new build process including answering our questions at 10 pm. He got us some amazing credits and followed our process through to the end. We would use him for our next home-buying adventure.

A BuyerNew construction

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Joseph is very knowledgeable and worked diligently to sell our home. We received offers on our home within the first week. We were very pleased with his attention to detail.

Dlynn D.Columbus seller

Meet the Team

Two agents, one transaction.

Joseph Speakman

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

Laura Reece

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

Who This Is For

If any of this sounds like you.

Buying in Columbus's urban core

You want a specialist who knows German Village, Short North, Victorian Village and Italian Village block by block.

Relocating to Columbus

You're moving from out of state or out of town and want a local guide to Central Ohio's fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Selling a home in the urban core

You want pricing backed by real local market data, video marketing, and a negotiator who follows through to closing.

Buying new construction

You're building new in Central Ohio and want an agent who understands builder contracts and credits.

Frequently Asked

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 real estate 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.

One team, start to closing table.

Eighteen real closings, with the addresses attached.

Central Ohio's fastest-growing urban core.

German Village

Short North

Victorian Village

Italian Village

Harrison West

Upper Arlington

Downtown Columbus

Arena District

Bexley

Jeffrey Park

Clintonville

Ask about your neighborhood

A clear process, start to finish.

Conversation

Search & Strategy

Offer & Negotiation

Closing

Where the track record comes from.

License 2016001773

e-Merge Real Estate

Team of Two

Urban Core Focus

Deep urban-core knowledge

New construction experience

Video & digital marketing for sellers

A responsive team

Ten clients, in full.

Two agents, one transaction.

Joseph Speakman

Laura Reece

If any of this sounds like you.

Buying in Columbus's urban core

Relocating to Columbus

Selling a home in the urban core

Buying new construction

Let's talk about your next move.

Tell Joe what you're working on.

Common questions.