This is a foreclosure auction. Min. Bid $123,333. Online bidding opens on 9/10/2026 at 9:00 AM. Online bidding closes on 9/17/2026 at 2:00 PM. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an attached garage on approximately 2 acres in Malta - just minutes from Burr Oak Lake. The layout prioritizes main-level living with a first-floor primary bedroom, mud and laundry room, and guest bath. An expansive front porch and fireplace add to the appeal, and the property sits well out of sight from neighboring homes for added privacy. Recent updates include a new septic system in 2024, HVAC in 2023, first-floor kitchen and bath flooring in 2024, and a garage door and opener in 2019. A well-maintained property in a hard-to-beat location near the lake. No interior access. Do not trespass or disturb the homeowner or occupant! It's a crime to trespass on the property. 5% buyer's premium applies. Register your price now!
For sale
$123,333
3161 S State Route 78 SW, Malta, OH 43758
3beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
2 Acres Lot
$121,400 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached garageThree bedroomsMain-level livingExpansive front porchFirst-floor primary bedroomGuest bathMud and laundry room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Rose 419-534-6223,
Beth Rose Real Estate and Auctions
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11941401
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,232
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,232
Property
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 160000.0000000000.000
- Lease amount: $0
- Special conditions: In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Private Septic
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Malta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Date available: 08/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
$121,400
$115,000 - $127,000
$1,499/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $247,500-8.3%$201/sqft |
Source:  Athens County BOR #2432715 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Pending sale | $269,900$219/sqft |
Source: Athens County BOR #2432715 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Contingent | $269,900$219/sqft |
Source:  Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #224037099 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Price change | $269,900-1.9%$219/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #224037099 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2024 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$223/sqft |
Source: Athens County BOR #2432715 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2024 | Price change | $280,000-5.1%$227/sqft |
Source: Athens County BOR #2432715 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $295,000$239/sqft |
Source: Athens County BOR #2432715 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 43758
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
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