2940 Licking Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701

Discover a rare opportunity to create your dream home on 4.14 beautiful acres on the north end of Zanesville. The front half of the property is open and cleared, while the back half is wooded and full of wildlife, with large deer regularly seen on the property — perfect for nature lovers seeking privacy and serenity. As you arrive, you’ll notice the detached garage featuring oversized 8-foot-tall doors, ideal for trucks, equipment, or recreational vehicles. The home sits up the hill to the left of the garage, offering a peaceful setting overlooking the land. The house has been completely gutted down to the studs, including removal of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing — giving you a true blank slate to design exactly what you want. The current layout plan offers an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, a mudroom off the back entrance, a main-level primary suite with bath, an additional bedroom and bath, plus two more bedrooms and a small family room upstairs. The home footprint is approximately 44 ft x 26 ft, and the detached garage measures 30 ft x 24 ft with an upper room measuring 15 ft x 24 ft, which would make an excellent accessory dwelling unit (ADU), guest suite, or home office. The unfinished basement provides a solid foundation and excellent opportunity for future expansion or storage. Featuring block walls and a concrete floor, this space is open and ready to be finished to suit your needs — whether you envision a recreation room, home gym, workshop, or additional living space. With full access to utilities and plenty of room for customization, the basement adds valuable square footage and flexibility to the home’s design. Major upgrades and improvements completed within the past year include: • New driveway with approximately 183 tons of limestone • Front yard graded to a smooth, even surface • New drainage ditch installed along rear and side of property for improved water management • Septic system pumped • Dead trees removed and woods cleaned up • Brand new roof with Owens Corning Tru Duration shingles • Electrical service upgraded to 200 AMP with new underground service, meter, and interior panel • Front porch removed • Rear addition rebuilt • Began reframing several exterior walls • New footer drains installed, foundation sealed, and backfilled with stone to the surface This property is ideal for a buyer looking to customize a home while enjoying acreage, privacy, and the beauty of the outdoors — all just minutes from town. Please note: This is a private property. For the safety of everyone and to respect our privacy, please do not walk the property or enter any buildings without a scheduled appointment. All showings must be arranged in advance with the owner. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.