$399,900
$50K PRICE DROP

131 E Chestnut St Lancaster, OH 43130

Estimated payment $2,373/month

Total Views 8,008
4 Beds
2 Baths
4,284 Sq Ft
$93 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Great Room
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Loft
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Fountain Square

About This Home

Step inside one of Lancaster's most architecturally distinct homes, formerly known as the B'Nai Israel synagogue, originally built in 1851 as Emmanuel Lutheran Church and later converted into a private residence. This versatile open-concept design offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a generous recreation room complete with pool table. This historical property blends preserved architectural elements with modern living features including gothic stained-glass windows throughout, arched church doors, soaring vaulted ceilings, original hardwoods, and a bell tower. Perfect for artists, musicians, or continue as Airbnb revenue. Minutes from downtown's vibrant art galleries and museums, coffee shops and restaurants. If you're looking for a property with profound history, architectural beauty, and endless creative potential, make your appointment today!

Listing Agent

Jenifer Campbell

Howard Hanna Real Estate Servc License #2014002682 Listed on: 07/15/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Allan Anderson

Howard Hanna Real Estate Servc License #2006007358

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,284 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Carpet
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-35049-300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,375

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Accessible Features: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Co List Office Mls Id: c1589
  • Co List Office Phone: 740-689-9090
  • Co List Office Phone: 740-689-9090
  • MLS Status: Active
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Realist
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Basement Basement YN2: Yes
  • Foundation Stone2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Central: Yes
  • Interior Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source Public Water Source: Yes
  • Rooms Family RmNon Bsmt: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Dishwasher: Yes
  • Exterior Brick: Yes
  • Basement Description Crawl: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Window: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Primary Suite: Yes
  • Rooms 1st Flr Laundry: Yes
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Entry Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Upstairs Bedrooms: 2
  • Upstairs 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Entry Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Entry Level Dining Room: 1
  • Entry Level Eating Space: 1
  • Entry Level Great Room: 1
  • Entry Level Living Room: 1
  • Recreation Room (Entry Level): 1
  • Utility Space (Entry Level): 1
  • Possible Use: Commercial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Foundation Details: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Parking Features On Street: Yes
  • Parking Features No Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Gas2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: LANCASTER CSD 2305 FAI CO.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 05-35049-300
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2375.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,648 $62,830 $4,220 $58,610
2023 $2,285 $62,830 $4,220 $58,610
2022 $2,294 $62,830 $4,220 $58,610
2021 $936 $32,760 $4,220 $28,540
2020 $897 $32,760 $4,220 $28,540
2019 $853 $32,760 $4,220 $28,540
2018 $1,586 $41,720 $4,220 $37,500
2017 $1,586 $51,170 $13,670 $37,500
2016 $1,545 $51,170 $13,670 $37,500
2015 $1,528 $49,470 $13,670 $35,800
2014 $1,456 $49,470 $13,670 $35,800
2013 $1,456 $49,470 $13,670 $35,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $399,900 -5.9% $93 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $424,900 -3.0% $99 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $438,000 -2.7% $102 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $338,000 None Available
Deed $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $321,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

MLS Number: 225026079

Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS

APN: 05-35049-300