The Rush R. Sloane House Private Residence Or Turnkey B&b | Downtown Sandusky Waterfront | Cedar Point Corridorone Of The Most Historically Significant Residences On The Lake Erie Shore, Now Operating As A Fully Furnished Bed & Breakfast In The Heart Of Ohio's Busiest Tourism Market.built C. 1850 By Samuel Torrey And Acquired In 1854 By Rush R. Sloane Attorney, Railroad President, Sandusky Mayor, And Abolitionist This 10,000 Sf Italianate Victorian Served As A Station On The Underground Railroad. Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places Since 1975. That Heritage Isn't Just A Footnote It's A Marketing Engine That No Chain Hotel Or Vacation Rental In The Market Can Touch.the Property Sits 10 Minutes From Cedar Point (3.6 Million Annual Visitors), Walking Distance To The Lake Erie Islands Ferry Terminal, And In The Center Of A Downtown Sandusky Has Been Named Best Coastal Small Town In America. Peak Lodging Demand Runs May Through October, With Shoulder Season Driven By Indoor Water Parks, Fishing Charters, Wine Trail Traffic, And Sports Tournaments Year-round.27 Rooms Total. 10 Bedrooms 8 With Private En-suite Baths. 9 Full And 2 Half Baths. 8 Fireplaces. First-floor Ada-accessible Bedroom And Bath. Formal Ladies' And Gentlemen's Parlors. Library With Fireplace And New Veranda. Original Hardwood Floors, Custom Wood Shutters, Crown Molding, And Chandeliers Throughout. Central Air, Updated Plumbing And Electrical, Modern Kitchen.the Self-contained Third Floor 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Private Kitchen, And A Widow's Walk With Panoramic Views Of Sandusky Bay, Cedar Point, And Lake Erie Is Built For An Owner-operator Who Wants To Live Above The Business Or Add Additional Rental Income. New Electric, Plumbing, Hvac. Roof Has Been Redone In The Last 10 Years-major Upgrades Abound.can Be Offered Fully Furnished. Continued B&b Operation, Boutique Event Venue, Or Private Estate. The Building Is Restored. The Market Is Proven. The Story Sells Itself.
For sale
$2,100,000
403 E Adams St, Sandusky, OH 44870
9beds
10,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,891,100 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom wood shuttersCrown moldingOriginal hardwood floorsChandeliers throughoutUpdated plumbing and electricalNew verandaCentral air
- 85 days
- 700
- 60
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Connie S. Roberts 419-357-7777 csroberts@bex.net,
Russell Real Estate Services,
Craig Trick 419-341-6332,
Russell Real Estate Services
Source: Firelands MLS,MLS#: 20262715Originating MLS: Firelands MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 0
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Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 5
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 4
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Area: 0
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Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: None
Features
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,000
- Total interior livable area: 10,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: 3 Stories
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5601187000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Other, Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: ON
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Easterly Line Of Franklin Stre
Location
- Region: Sandusky
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $988,270
- Annual tax amount: $13,492
- Price range: $2.1M - $2.1M
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Date available: 01/01/1800
Estimated market value
$1,891,100
$1.80M - $1.99M
$1,768/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000+5.1%$210/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,999,000$200/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000-16.7%$200/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000-20%$240/sqft |
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| 6/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,000,000+20.5%$300/sqft |
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| 5/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,490,000-13.8%$249/sqft |
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| 2/1/2022 | Listing removed | $2,890,000$289/sqft |
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| 8/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,890,000-0.2%$289/sqft |
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| 7/30/2021 | Listing removed | $2,895,000$290/sqft |
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| 3/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000+1967.9%$290/sqft |
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| 9/29/2015 | Sold | $140,000+133.3%$14/sqft |
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| 5/26/2011 | Sold | $60,000-47.8%$6/sqft |
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| 10/24/2002 | Sold | $115,000+43.8%$12/sqft |
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| 5/25/1999 | Sold | $80,000-57.9%$8/sqft |
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| 1/3/1997 | Sold | $190,000-55.4%$19/sqft |
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| 7/15/1994 | Sold | $426,300$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,492 -1% | $345,900 -58.7% |
| 2024 | $13,623 +140.1% | $838,180 +653.9% |
| 2023 | $5,674 +0.7% | $111,180 |
| 2022 | $5,636 -0.9% | $111,180 |
| 2021 | $5,688 -4.2% | $111,180 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $5,940 -2.7% | $106,710 |
| 2019 | $6,107 -0.1% | $106,710 |
| 2018 | $6,113 +225.6% | $106,710 +63.3% |
| 2017 | $1,878 -9% | $65,340 |
| 2016 | $2,064 -21.6% | $65,340 +29.1% |
| 2015 | $2,635 -45.4% | $50,630 -45.8% |
| 2014 | $4,828 +1% | $93,330 |
| 2013 | $4,780 +0.2% | $93,330 |
| 2012 | $4,771 +19% | $93,330 +5.2% |
| 2011 | $4,008 -11% | $88,750 |
| 2010 | $4,504 +5.3% | $88,750 |
| 2009 | $4,277 -1.1% | $88,750 +1.3% |
| 2008 | $4,326 -0.1% | $87,640 |
| 2007 | $4,330 +117% | $87,640 +9.9% |
| 2006 | $1,996 +60.9% | $79,720 +122.4% |
| 2005 | $1,240 -1.8% | $35,850 |
| 2004 | $1,263 -39.7% | $35,850 |
| 2003 | $2,095 | $35,850 |
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Neighborhood: 44870
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Sandusky
Source: Firelands MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




