218 E 5th Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130
- 3 bed
- 2.5 bath
- 2,641 sq ft
- 0.25 acres
- Built 1900
About this home
If you appreciate original craftsmanship and need room to spread out, this property is a rare find in a prime location just minutes from Rising Park, local dining, and all of Downtown Lancaster's amenities. Only two families have owned since 1924. Welcomed by an inviting covered front porch, the home sits on two fully fenced city lots with an impressive 5 garage spaces (with convenient alley access to two) and an enclosed breezeway connecting to the attached garage. Outdoor living extends into the backyard with a dedicated patio area. Inside, you'll find original details throughout, including trim work, hardwood floors, staircase, built-in cabinetry, and entry french door sidelights. Multiple Strass crystal chandeliers dress up the main level. The home offers a butler's pantry, two decorative fireplaces, a full basement, and an attic level ideal for storage. Staircase to the attic gives the potential to finish for additional living space. Currently set up with 3 bedrooms, the layout easily provides flex space to accommodate up to 5 bedrooms. Featuring a new roof installed in 2024. This home is ready for its next owner to move in and make it their own!
Key facts
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 4
- Price per sq ft
- $155
- Property taxes
- about $4,322/yr
- Garage
- 5 car
- County
- Fairfield
- MLS #
- 226040276
- Listing brokerage
- Rise Realty
- Listing agent
- Michelle Ross
- Listing brokerage contact
- 740-654-5552
Room by room
- Lower-level Laundry
- Den/Home Office - above grade
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- 3 bedroomssecond floor
Interior
- Levels
- Two
- Basement
- Full
- Flooring
- Wood, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace
- Two, Decorative
- Windows
- Insulated All
Exterior and construction
- Foundation
- Block
- Porch and patio
- Porch, Patio
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Common walls
- No Common Walls
Lot and parking
- Lot size
- 0.25 acres
- Lot square feet
- 10,890
- Garage spaces
- 5
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Detached Garage, On Street
Systems and utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
Taxes and HOA
- Property taxes
- about $4,322 a year
- Tax year
- 2025
- Parcel number
- 05-33023-800
- HOA
- None listed
Schools
- District
- Lancaster CSD
Sale terms
- Financing accepted
- Conventional
Around it
ZIP 43130: 138 homes for sale · sold prices. Fairfield County: 397 homes for sale · county sold data. Town: everything for sale in Lancaster · Lancaster sold prices and days on market.
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