#225013992, Amy Wright, Listing office: SAYRE SEALS & MCMILLAN REAL ESTATE LLC
249 W Locust St Newark, OH 43055
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About 249 W Locust St
Welcome to this charming 19th Century Victorian-Italianate Brick Home in Newark's Historic OLD TOWNE WEST. This well-maintained home features Large Low E windows, Central HVAC,original architectural details with Spacious rooms, high ceilings and Original Oak floors throughout. The main floor includes a kitchen with lots of storage and appliances, 1st Floor laundry, spacious Dining room, Living room with WBFP, and a front Great room with a separate entrance. The 2nd floor features a Loft, 4 large bedrooms with high ceilings, oak floors and a full bath. walk-up to an unfinished attic. The Exterior offers a large front porch, a new partially covered rear deck surrounded by mature trees, new gutter guards, a 2 story 1.5 car garage with a full 2nd floor and additional off street parking. Must see to appreciate this move-in ready home.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet, Vinyl
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, One
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached Garage, On Street
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $309,900
- Price/SqFt: $129
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,341
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: 161 W to Rt 79 south off at Main st. turn left go to 11th st turn left go to church st turn right go to 9th st turn left then to Locust turn Left the house is on the left.
- Year Built: 1880
- Living Area: 2,394 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 225023803
- MLS Name: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
- Office Name: Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs
- Office Phone: (614) 888-1000
- Listing Agent: Bobbi E Evans
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $46,730 | $1,341 |
2022 | $38,290 | $2,144 |
2021 | $38,290 | $1,239 |
2020 | $38,290 | $1,267 |
2019 | $29,435 | $921 |
2018 | $29,435 | $922 |
2017 | $29,435 | $889 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
McGuffey Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•130 Green Wave Dr
5
John Clem Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•475 Jefferson Rd
5
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•533 Beacon Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,075. Residents of Newark, OH typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 249 W Locust St
The listing price of 249 W Locust St property is $309,900.
The property 249 W Locust St is a house located in Newark, Ohio, 43055.
Active Listing: 249 W Locust St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 249 W Locust St are: McGuffey Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John Clem Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ben Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wilson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Liberty Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Heritage Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Newark Digital Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Newark High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Heath High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,341 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 249 W Locust St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 249 W Locust St is 2,394 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 249 W Locust St is 1880.
This home is located at 249 W Locust St in Newark, OH and zip code 43055. This 2,394 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $309,900.
While more than 20 listings in Newark, OH in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 20 listings sold at asking price, and more than 27 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Newark, OH increased by 1.7% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 15 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $246,900 during the same period.