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231 E Adams St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

3beds
3baths
5,328sqft
$499,900
$94price/sqft
$3,942/moest. monthly cost
$157,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

87
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

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5/10
Sandusky Middle SchoolGrades 7-81.5 mi
3/10
Sandusky High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1854

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Construction materials: Stone

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: None

Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Bathroom1

  • Level: Second

Bathroom3

  • Level: Main

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 182

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 225

Bedroom4

  • Area: 0

Bedroom5

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Combo
  • Area: 0

Family Room

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 285

Heating

  • Heating features: Gas,Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,328
  • Total interior livable area: 5,328 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 170.5

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 495

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 225

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 5601381000

Features

  • Levels: 3 Stories
  • Stories: 3

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,475 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Off Street