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$499,900
Est. payment /mo
5,475 Sqft Lot
New
231 E Adams ST Sandusky, OH 44870
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Office
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 20262838
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1854
Annual Tax Amount $1,878
Lot Size 5,475 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Office
Property Description
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.
Location
State OH
County Erie
Zoning Office
Interior
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior
Utilities Available Electricity Connected
Roof Type Unknown
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Listed by Taylor N Dillinger • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pro. - Sandusky
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