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    • $499,900

    231 E Adams St, Sandusky, OH 44870

    3beds
    5,328sqft
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    $3,341/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1854
    5,475 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $94/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Impressive limestone constructionSpacious roomsSoaring ceilings
    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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    Listed by:

    Taylor N. Dillinger 419-515-0179 tndillinger@gmail.com,

    BHHS Professional Realty,

    Michaela Linden 419-271-2228,

    BHHS Professional Realty

    Source: Firelands MLS,MLS#: 20262849Originating MLS: Firelands MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Library
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 225
      • Dimensions: 15 x 15
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 182
      • Dimensions: 13 x 14
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 225
      • Dimensions: 15 x 15
      Bedroom 4
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 5
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 3
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Features: Combo
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Family room
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 285
      • Dimensions: 30 x 9.5
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 170.5
      • Dimensions: 11 x 15.5
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 495
      • Dimensions: 33 x 15
      Heating
      • Gas, Forced Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: None
      Features
      • Has basement: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,328
      • Total interior livable area: 5,328 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street
      Features
      • Levels: 3 Stories
      • Stories: 3
      Lot
      • Size: 5,475 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5601381000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Unknown
      Condition
      • Year built: 1854

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: ON
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Sandusky

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $94/sqft
      • Annual tax amount: $1,878
      • Price range: $499.9K - $499.9K
      • Date on market: 7/23/2026
      • Date available: 01/01/1800

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/23/2026Listed for sale$499,900$94/sqft
        Source: Firelands MLS #20262849 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 44870

        Getting around

        87 / 100
        Very Walkable
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Sandusky

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