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  • $2,100,000

    403 E Adams St, Sandusky, OH 44870

    9beds
    10,000sqft
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    $13,343/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1850
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $1,925,000 Zestimate®
    $210/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Custom wood shuttersCrown moldingOriginal hardwood floorsChandeliers throughoutUpdated plumbing and electricalNew verandaCentral air
    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.
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    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
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      Bedroom 5
      • Area: 0
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      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 3
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 4
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      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

        $1,925,000

        $1.83M - $2.02M

        $1,634/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/16/2026Listed for sale$2,100,000+5.1%$210/sqft
        Source: Firelands MLS #20262715 Report a problem
        6/20/2026Listing removed$1,999,000$200/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5044091 Report a problem
        10/14/2025Price change$1,999,000-16.7%$200/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5044091 Report a problem
        2/4/2025Price change$2,400,000-20%$240/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5044091 Report a problem
        6/8/2024Listed for sale$3,000,000+20.5%$300/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5044091 Report a problem
        5/14/2022Listing removed--
        Source: MLS Now #4348901 Report a problem
        2/13/2022Listed for sale$2,490,000-13.8%$249/sqft
        Source: Firelands MLS #20220420 Report a problem
        2/1/2022Listing removed$2,890,000$289/sqft
        Source: Firelands MLS #20213452 Report a problem
        8/17/2021Listed for sale$2,890,000-0.2%$289/sqft
        Source: Firelands MLS #20213452 Report a problem
        7/30/2021Listing removed$2,895,000$290/sqft
        Source: Firelands MLS #20210796 Report a problem
        3/12/2021Listed for sale$2,895,000+1967.9%$290/sqft
        Source: Firelands MLS #20210796 Report a problem
        9/29/2015Sold$140,000+133.3%$14/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/26/2011Sold$60,000-47.8%$6/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/24/2002Sold$115,000+43.8%$12/sqft
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        5/25/1999Sold$80,000-57.9%$8/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/3/1997Sold$190,000-55.4%$19/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/15/1994Sold$426,300$43/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 44870

        Getting around

        82 / 100
        Very Walkable
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

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        • 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.

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