$499,900

Estimated payment $2,873/month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
5,328 Sq Ft
$94 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Family Room on Second Floor
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

Own a piece of Sandusky history. Built in 1852, the historic Joseph M. Root House is one of the city's most recognizable limestone buildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this remarkable property is associated with Joseph M. Rootan attorney, former Sandusky mayor, U.S. Congressman, and abolitionist. Long believed to have served as a safe house along the Underground Railroad, it represents a truly unique chapter of Ohio's history. The building is currently configured for professional office use and features impressive limestone construction, spacious rooms, soaring ceilings, and architectural details rarely found today. While previously used as offices, the home's original residential character shines through, offering exciting possibilities for its next chapter. Buyers are encouraged to verify potential future uses and zoning with the appropriate local authorities. Historic properties of this caliber rarely become available. Combining timeless architecture, a prime downtown location, and an extraordinary legacy, the Joseph M. Root House offers a rare opportunity to own one of Sandusky's most iconic and irreplaceable properties.

Listing Agent

Taylor Dillinger

BHHS Professional Realty License #2015005530 Listed on: 07/23/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Mickey Linden

BHHS Professional Realty License #2020006833

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,878

Year Built

  • Built in 1854

Lot Details

  • 5,475 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 5,328 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room on Second Floor
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5601381.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,878

Year Built

Built in 1854

Lot Details

5,475 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1257
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1705
  • MLS Status: Active
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 5328
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1854
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Combo
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Area: 285
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Stone
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Sandusky

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5475.492
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 5601381.000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1878.26

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2026 07/23/26 For Sale $499,900 -- $94 / Sq Ft
Source: Firelands Association of REALTORS®

Source: Firelands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20262849

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