A Knox County Farmhouse Ready for Its Next Chapter — Homestead, Agritourism, or Roadside Farm Stand Tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees on nearly 23 acres of Knox County countryside, 6494 Martinsburg Road is a true piece of local history — completely transformed for the next generation of farm living. Pull up the gravel drive and the classic white 1900 farmhouse greets you with a covered front porch built for rocking chairs and morning coffee. Inside, original hardwood floors meet new hardwood, updated carpet, fresh paint, and new windows that flood every room with light. The kitchen and both bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated with clean, farmhouse-inspired finishes, and a dramatic brick fireplace anchors the living space. Upstairs, vaulted bedroom ceilings add a character you simply can't manufacture in new construction. Beyond the house, this property is the rare kind of acreage that actually works for you: level, road-frontage ground along well-traveled Martinsburg Road makes it a natural fit for a roadside farm stand, u-pick operation, or agritourism venture — think pumpkin patch, flower field, cut-your-own Christmas trees, or a seasonal market stand welcoming local traffic. A free gas well helps offset utility costs, a rare bonus for a working homestead. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, a small commercial ag operation, or simply room to garden, raise animals, and live close to the land, this is 23 acres of genuine opportunity minutes from Mount Vernon. Ideal for: hobby farmers, homesteaders, agritourism entrepreneurs, buyers seeking farmland with road frontage near Mount Vernon, Ohio, and anyone looking for a historic farmhouse with acreage for a farm stand, U-pick crops, or small-scale ag business.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (8/19)
$684,900
6494 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
4beds
2,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
22.96 Acres Lot
$671,500 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Canopy of mature treesVaulted bedroom ceilingsOriginal hardwood floorsFresh paintUpdated carpetNew hardwood
- 92 days
- 1,371
- 98
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rebekah Mullins,
Red 1 Realty
Source: KCBR,MLS#: 20260322
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Hot Water Tank-Owned, Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,364
- Total interior livable area: 2,364 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,364
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two,2 Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 22.96 Acres
- Dimensions: 22.96
- Features: Level, Meadow, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Barn with Silo, Shed(s), Other
- Parcel number: 5902282.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Mount Vernon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $386,490
- Annual tax amount: $4,298
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$671,500
$638,000 - $705,000
$2,403/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $684,900-2.1%$290/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $699,900-5.4%$296/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $739,900-1.3%$313/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900+200%$317/sqft |
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| 6/24/2019 | Sold | $250,000-35.5%$106/sqft |
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| 12/23/2015 | Sold | $387,800$164/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,300 -2.1% | $135,280 |
| 2024 | $4,391 +1.7% | $135,280 |
| 2023 | $4,319 +27.9% | $135,280 +39% |
| 2022 | $3,378 +2% | $97,320 |
| 2021 | $3,313 +2.5% | $97,320 |
| 2020 | $3,232 -2.2% | $97,320 +15.6% |
| 2019 | $3,306 -8.6% | $84,180 |
| 2018 | $3,615 +1.6% | $84,180 -6.9% |
| 2017 | $3,559 +6.4% | $90,430 +15% |
| 2016 | $3,343 -41.4% | $78,640 -51.9% |
| 2015 | $5,703 -0.5% | $163,640 |
| 2014 | $5,731 +48.6% | $163,640 +2.5% |
| 2012 | $3,856 +0.1% | $159,670 |
| 2011 | $3,852 | $159,670 |
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Neighborhood: 43050
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Mount Vernon
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