If you appreciate history and timeless charm, you've found one of Tiffin, Ohio's true gems. The Bowe House has been part of the community's rich history for more than 200 years, serving a variety of purposes and welcoming many visitors—including some with connections dating back to the Civil War era. Upstairs, the home offers two bedrooms, each with its own private full bathroom. The thoughtfully designed floor plan also features a welcoming living room, formal dining room, custom kitchen, lower-level television room, backyard, and patio. Conveniently located near the Ritz Theatre, Tiffin Glass Museum, Tiffin University, excellent restaurants, and other local attractions, this remarkable property offers both character and convenience. It would be ideal as a charming private residence or a distinctive income-producing bed-and-breakfast or short-term rental.
For sale
Price cut: $30.1K (10/16)
$199,900
108 Franklin St, Tiffin, OH 44883
2beds
1,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1847
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$196,100 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomCustom kitchenLower-level television room
- 35 days
- 987
- 68
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Wagner 419-294-8067,
WMS Marketing Services
Source: NORIS,MLS#: 10013547
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 19
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23 x 14
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,472
- Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 315
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66X96
Details
- Parcel number: Q53031235440000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1847
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tiffin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,830
- Annual tax amount: $1,274
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$196,100
$186,000 - $206,000
$1,674/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | Price change | $199,900-13.1%$136/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000-23.1%$156/sqft |
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| 1/1/2025 | Listing removed | $299,000$203/sqft |
Source: Firelands MLS #20243762 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2024 | Price change | $299,000-5.7%$203/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $317,000+153.6%$215/sqft |
Source: Firelands MLS #20243762 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2015 | Sold | $125,000$85/sqft |
Source: NORIS #5084111 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,274 +0.4% | $36,690 |
| 2024 | $1,269 -0.1% | $36,690 |
| 2023 | $1,270 -0.8% | $36,690 +19.5% |
| 2022 | $1,281 -0.7% | $30,710 |
| 2021 | $1,290 -23.3% | $30,710 +20.9% |
| 2020 | $1,682 +2.9% | $25,400 +2.6% |
| 2019 | $1,634 -3.4% | $24,746 |
| 2018 | $1,691 -1.2% | $24,746 |
| 2017 | $1,712 | $24,746 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $1,712 +0.9% | $24,949 |
| 2015 | $1,697 +2.9% | $24,949 |
| 2014 | $1,650 +0% | $24,949 |
| 2013 | $1,650 +0.8% | $24,949 +0% |
| 2012 | $1,637 +13% | $24,940 0% |
| 2011 | $1,449 +81.7% | $24,949 +15.7% |
| 2010 | $797 +2.5% | $21,571 |
| 2009 | $778 | $21,571 |
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Neighborhood: 44883
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington
- Middle: Tiffin
- High: Columbian
Source: NORIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




