2721 N State Route 53, Tiffin, OH 44883

About this home

The Hermitage. A century of architectural history along the Sandusky River. Completed in 1926, this English Tudor Revival estate occupies approx. 33 acres of mature grounds just outside Tiffin, Ohio. Commissioned by pottery executive and civic leader George C. Kalbfleisch & designed by Tiffin architect George W. Netcher, the residence reflects the craftsmanship of a substantial early twentieth-century country estate. Stonework, steep slate roofs and half-timbering introduce interiors rich in original detail: hand-carved woodwork, decorative ironwork, stained glass signed in Paris, and period fixtures. A defining feature is the built-in Skinner pipe organ, designed into the house during construction. Beyond the formal entertaining rooms and paneled library, the residence offers a variety of living spaces that reflect both the grandeur and everyday rhythms of the original household. A butler's pantry with original plate warmer, separate service areas, multiple staircases and a third-floor dance hall reveal a house designed for both family life and entertaining. A veranda, sleeping porch and small kitchen porch connect the residence to its grounds. A gated, winding drive leads to the home, with its subterranean four-car tandem garage, workbench and bath. The estate also includes a historic guest house, garden/summer house, a 36' x 48' pole barn built in 1982, and a smaller utility building. Mature trees, broad lawns, a pond and river frontage shape its private setting. Just minutes from Tiffin's historic downtown, The Hermitage offers access to a vibrant small city named one of Ohio Magazine's 2026-2027 Best Hometowns. Local highlights include Heidelberg University, Tiffin University and the historic Ritz Theatre. Columbus is approximately 90 miles away, with Findlay, Toledo and Cleveland also within reach; nearby Seneca County Airport serves general aviation. Celebrating its centennial in 2026, The Hermitage offers a distinctive opportunity for its next steward.

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Key facts

Status

Coming Soon

Type

Single Family Residence

Days on market

0

Price per sq ft

$178

Property taxes

about $8,777/yr

Garage

4 car

County

Seneca

MLS #

226039180

Listing brokerage

Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing agent

David R Ludwig

Listing brokerage contact

614-880-0808

Room by room

• Lower-level Laundry
• Den/Home Office - above grade
• Dining Room
• Eat-in kitchen
• Family Room, above grade
• Living Room
• Rec Room, basement
• 1 bedroomthird floor
• 5 bedroomssecond floor

Interior

Levels

Three

Basement

Walk-Up Access, Egress Window(s), Full

Flooring

Wood, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator

Interior features

Central Vacuum

Fireplaces

8

Fireplace

Wood Burning, Decorative

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior and construction

Style

Traditional

Foundation

Poured

Porch and patio

Screened, Porch, Patio

Other structures

Shed(s), Outbuilding

Common walls

No Common Walls

Lot and parking

Lot size

33.09 acres

Lot square feet

1,441,400

Lot features

Fenced Pasture, Ravine Lot, Riverfront, Stream On Lot, Water View, Wooded

Garage spaces

4

Parking

Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Attached Garage, Side Load, Tandem, Farm Bldg

Systems and utilities

Heating

Heat Pump, Propane, Hot Water

Sewer

Private Sewer

Water

Well

Taxes and HOA

Property taxes

about $8,777 a year

Tax year

2025

Parcel number

D17000216240000

Township

Clinton

HOA

None listed

Schools

District

Tiffin CSD

Sale terms

Financing accepted

Pond on Lot, Conventional

Around it

ZIP 44883: 4 homes for sale. Seneca County: 5 homes for sale. Town: everything for sale in Tiffin.