1530 Tarkiln Rd SE, Lancaster, OH, 43130
About This Home
Tucked along the edge of the Hocking Hills region, this inviting one-story home offers the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and accessibility. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or investment opportunity, this property is ready to impress. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an updated kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating. The finished basement recreation room provides additional space for entertaining, while the covered porch with a hot tub creates the perfect place to unwind after a day outdoors. A detached two-car garage and generous outdoor gathering area with a fire pit add even more versatility. Located just 15 minutes from shopping and dining, 20 minutes from Clear Creek Metro Park--known for scenic hiking trails and stocked trout fishing--and only 30 minutes from Hocking Hills State Park, this home offers easy access to some of Ohio's most popular outdoor destinations. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, it offers exceptional flexibility for a variety of uses.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Oil
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,346
- Total interior livable area: 1,746 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0040070800
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Exterior Hot Tub
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Ohio Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $169 | $2,028 |
| Property Taxes | $301 | $3,612 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,320 |
| Total | $2,255 | $27,060 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Ohio FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Contingent | $299,900 |
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $299,900 |
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $314,900 |
| 2023-02-08 | Sold | $80,000 |
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