231 E Adams, Sandusky, OH 44870
231 E Adams, Sandusky, OH 44870
231 E Adams, Sandusky, OH 44870
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+1(419) 708-7358
$499,900
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
5,328 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,328 sqft

Price per Sqft $93

MLS Listing ID 20262849

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1854

Annual Tax Amount $1,878

Lot Size 5,475 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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.

Location

State OH

County Erie

Rooms

Master Bedroom Second 15.00 x 15.00

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Living Room Main 33.00 x 15.00

Dining Room 0.00 x 0.00

Kitchen Main 11.00 x 15.50

Family Room Second 30.00 x 9.50

Interior

Interior Features Entrance Foyer

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior

Parking Features Off Street

Utilities Available Electricity Connected

View Y/N No

Roof Type Unknown

Building

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Schools

Elementary Schools Sandusky

Middle Schools Sandusky

High Schools Sandusky

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Listed by Taylor N Dillinger • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pro. - Sandusky

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+1(419) 708-7358 | marcusahammer@gmail.com

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