Online Foreclosure Auction with bidding ending on Friday, November 20th at NOON. See OhioSheriffSales dotcom for full details and to bid online. Bidding starts at $1,200,000. Welcome to your own private retreat in the heart of Sunbury! Nestled on 6.16 scenic acres along a quiet dead-end road, this unique property offers the perfect blend of private living, outdoor recreation, and exceptional entertaining space, all within the highly desirable Big Walnut School District. The charming 1.5-story home features 4,136 sq ft of above ground living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a full basement with 2,766 square feet, and a cozy fireplace that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy the peaceful setting with a picturesque pond, approximately 2 acres of mature trees, and two separate driveways offering added convenience and flexibility. The outdoor amenities truly set this property apart, featuring a custom pool and pool house, an expansive patio, a pergola, and an outdoor fire pit designed for relaxing evenings and unforgettable gatherings. A private multi-sport court accommodates basketball, tennis, and pickleball, providing endless opportunities for recreation right at home. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those needing extra storage will appreciate the attached and detached garages with a combined capacity of 8 vehicles. With private well and septic, generous acreage, and an extraordinary combination of indoor comfort and outdoor amenities, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle that feels like a private getaway while remaining close to the conveniences of Sunbury. Welcome home to space, privacy, and endless possibilities!
Auction
Est. $1,200,000
970 Joe Walker Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074
4beds
4,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
6.16 Acres Lot
$1,335,300 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Picturesque pondTwo separate drivewaysGenerous acreageCustom poolExpansive patioPool houseOutdoor fire pit
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barry Baker 937-581-3037,
Ohio Real Estate Auctions
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 12035140
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 2766
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,902
- Total interior livable area: 4,136 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,136
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached
- Garage spaces: 8
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Utilities
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Private, Scenic, Wooded
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 6.16 Acres
- Features: Pool, Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana, Pool House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 41741401004003
- Lease amount: $0
- Special conditions: Auction,In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sunbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,156,700
- Annual tax amount: $16,100
- Date on market: 10/20/2026
- Date available: 10/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
$1,335,300
$1.18M - $1.51M
$4,287/mo
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,100 -0.7% | $404,850 |
| 2024 | $16,215 +2.5% | $404,850 |
| 2023 | $15,822 +24% | $404,850 +43% |
| 2022 | $12,755 -0.5% | $283,120 |
| 2021 | $12,819 -0.4% | $283,120 |
| 2020 | $12,870 +11.2% | $283,120 +15.4% |
| 2019 | $11,574 +37.3% | $245,250 +32.2% |
| 2018 | $8,427 +36.4% | $185,540 +19.8% |
| 2017 | $6,177 | $154,910 |
| 2016 | $6,177 +3.6% | $154,910 +4% |
| 2015 | $5,960 -5.8% | $148,960 |
| 2014 | $6,330 -7.5% | $148,960 |
| 2013 | $6,840 +1.7% | $148,960 |
| 2012 | $6,729 +3.1% | $148,960 |
| 2011 | $6,525 -4.8% | $148,960 -5.2% |
| 2010 | $6,850 +18% | $157,150 |
| 2009 | $5,806 +2.5% | $157,150 |
| 2008 | $5,662 +7.5% | $157,150 |
| 2007 | $5,267 +4% | $157,150 |
| 2006 | $5,064 +6.1% | $157,150 |
| 2005 | $4,771 | $157,150 |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | $5,710 -0.5% | $128,380 |
| 2002 | $5,740 +7.5% | $128,380 +12.1% |
| 2000 | $5,339 +39.6% | $114,485 +49.4% |
| 1999 | $3,824 | $76,615 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 43074
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Big Walnut Local
Source: My State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
