Rare opportunity to own a Victorian home near Oberlin College with 5 bedrooms (or 4 with a tandem room), 2 full bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of character, space, and potential. This historic Oberlin home features hardwood flooring throughout, a spacious living room centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace and elegant dining room are perfect for family gatherings. Home features a den complete with built-in bookcases. The expansive eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring abundant solid wood cabinetry, generous counter space, a center island with bar seating, and a bright morning room highlighted by a large picture window overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard.
Additional highlights include two full bathrooms (1 on the main level), convenient first-floor laundry with an additional sink, ceiling fans, built-in features throughout, a screened-in sun porch perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening, an unfinished full basement, and a detached garage. All kitchen and laundry appliances will remain with the home.
Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms and a bonus storage area. The large master bedroom and one of the other bedrooms have access to a bonus staircase to the kitchen.
Set in one of Oberlin's most desirable residential settings, this home is especially well suited for a professor, scholar, or anyone drawn to the energy of a vibrant college town. Oberlin is known for its intellectual culture, walkable neighborhoods, historic architecture, and easy access to the arts, music, and community life that surround the college. Home being sold as is. Call your realtor today!
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$349,900
268 Forest St, Oberlin, OH 44074
5beds
3,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageLarge master bedroomGenerously sized bedroomsBuilt-in features throughoutAbundant solid wood cabinetryUnfinished full basementCozy wood-burning fireplace
- 7 days |
- 908 |
- 36 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joy Larson 440-503-1730 jfivehomes@gmail.com,
Keller Williams Elevate,
Jennifer Deal 440-732-2232,
Keller Williams Elevate
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5223177
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom or Office Space,Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Eat in kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Entry foyer
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Laundry
- Description: Laundry Room + Bathroom,Flooring: Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Library
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Sitting room
- Description: Flooring: Linoleum
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator(s), Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,058
- Total interior livable area: 3,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,058
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0900085104022
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wrights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oberlin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $114/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,410
- Annual tax amount: $2,949
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(b)
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900$114/sqft |
Source:  MLS Now #5223177 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,788 -13.8% | $86,600 -3.4% |
| 2023 | $4,395 +2.2% | $89,660 |
| 2022 | $4,299 +0.2% | $89,660 |
| 2021 | $4,292 +8.9% | $89,660 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $3,942 +1.1% | $78,580 |
| 2019 | $3,898 -0.7% | $78,580 |
| 2018 | $3,926 +8.4% | $78,580 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $3,621 -1% | $74,720 |
| 2016 | $3,657 -0.1% | $74,720 |
| 2015 | $3,661 +4.2% | $74,720 +6% |
| 2014 | $3,512 +1.7% | $70,490 |
| 2013 | $3,451 -10.6% | $70,490 |
| 2012 | $3,861 | $70,490 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $3,530 -7.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,832 +1.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,760 +12.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,347 +13.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,954 +0.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,932 +9% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,690 -1.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,722 +17.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,318 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 44074
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Langston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Oberlin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Oberlin CSD - 4712
Source: MLS Now. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Ohio
- Lorain County
- Oberlin
- 44074
- 268 Forest St
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