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231 E Adams, Sandusky, OH 44870

  • $499,900

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 5,328

    Sqft ($94/Sqft)

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About 231 E Adams

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1854
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,475 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
Own a piece of Sandusky history. Built in 1852, the historic Joseph M. Root House is one of the city's most recognizable limestone buildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this remarkable property is associated with Joseph M. Rootan attorney, former Sandusky mayor, U.S. Congressman, and abolitionist. Long believed to have served as a safe house along the Underground Railroad, it represents a truly unique chapter of Ohio's history. The building is currently configured for professional office use and features impressive limestone construction, spacious rooms, soaring ceilings, and architectural details rarely found today. While previously used as offices, the home's original residential character shines through, offering exciting possibilities for its next chapter. Buyers are encouraged to verify potential future uses and zoning with the appropriate local authorities. Historic properties of this caliber rarely become available. Combining timeless architecture, a prime downtown location, and an extraordinary legacy, the Joseph M. Root House offers a rare opportunity to own one of Sandusky's most iconic and irreplaceable properties.
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Listing Agent - Taylor N Dillinger
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pro. - Sandusky
Source: Firelands Association of REALTORS mls logo
MLS#20262849 • last updated 1 week ago
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Overview
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style 0, 3 Stories
SqFt 5328
Status Active
MLS # 20262849
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
Lot Size (SqFt) 5475
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1257
Semi-Annual Property Tax 939.13
Year Built 1854
Interior
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 3
Master Bedroom 15x15 Level: 2nd Floor
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Living Room 33x15 Level: Main
Other Room 33x15 Level: Main
Other Rooms Library
Dining Room Combo
Kitchen 11x15.50 Level: Main
Family Room 30x9.50 Level: 2nd Floor
Foyer 5x9
Exterior
Roof Unknown
Exterior Construction Stone
Foundation Slab
Parking Desc Off Street
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity ON
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Public
Location
County Erie
School District Sandusky
APN 56-01381.000
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