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Last Sold Price
6 beds3,446 sqft
249 South Smyser Road, Wooster, OH 44691
Single FamilyProperty Type
19.13 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$107/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

On-site auction Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM. Whether you’re looking for a homestead with acreage or seeking vacant land to build your dream home, both opportunities exist in the exciting real estate auction. Located just west of Wooster, this 14-acre homestead and hobby farm offers a historic main house built in 1880, featuring much of the original woodwork and intricate carvings. While in need of renovation, it holds a lot of potential if restored to its original glory. The main floor includes...On-site auction Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM. Whether you’re looking for a homestead with acreage or seeking vacant land to build your dream home, both opportunities exist in the exciting real estate auction. Located just west of Wooster, this 14-acre homestead and hobby farm offers a historic main house built in 1880, featuring much of the original woodwork and intricate carvings. While in need of renovation, it holds a lot of potential if restored to its original glory. The main floor includes original wood flooring throughout, a large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, two sitting rooms, a bathroom, and laundry. The second floor comprises of four bedrooms and a full bathroom, with an unfinished attic above. The basement hosts storage and an oil-burning furnace. Additional utilities include private well, and septic system. Attached by a breezeway is a bungalow cottage with a three-car garage on the main level, housing a propane furnace, central AC, and a new propane hot water heater. The second story features a kitchen, laundry, three bedrooms, and a bathroom, with a large open bonus room on the third floor. Currently used as a rental, the new buyer has the option to continue this arrangement. Outbuildings include a 38'x64' post & beam bank barn built in 1900, a 40'x86' machinery shed, and a 26'x48' garage/shop built in 2003 with three overhead doors. The level land offers ample pasture area, with approximately 3 acres of woods to the rear and roughly 5 acres allocated for road right-of-way. Additionally, is a parcel of Five acres of vacant land, approximately half wooded with a small pond. Ideal for a homesite, this property is set well off the roadway, offering a backdrop of trees and views of surrounding farm fields.
  • Listed by: Kevin Lehman 330.601.2339 kevin@kaufmanrealty.com • Kaufman Realty & Auction, LLC
  • Listed by: Eli Troyer 330.317.9259 eli@kaufmanrealty.com • Kaufman Realty & Auction, LLC
Listing closed: 10/14/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS Now, MLS#: 5054470

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Median sold price

$399,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Wooster, OH

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Property Information for 249 South Smyser Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,867 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Conventional
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 19.13 AC / 833,389 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Wooster from the Route 3 exit, head west on US-30 for 3 miles, turn left on Smyser Rd., property on immediate right.
  • Latitude: 40.798925
  • Longitude: -82.011427
  • Township: Plain Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Additional Parcels Description: 44-00052.002
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 44-00052-001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,867.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 14-19-12 NWPT NW 14.041A
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Wooster City - 8510
  • High School District: Wooster City - 8510
  • Middle or Junior School District: Wooster City - 8510
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.132
  • Lot Size Area: 19.132
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3446.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Plans
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 3446.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior Features
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Aluminum
  • Stories: 2

Property History for 249 South Smyser Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2024

Sold

MLS Now #5054470

$368,500
Oct 2, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545295351

$368,500
Aug 21, 2024

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5054470

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2024

Sold

MLS Now #5054470

$368,500
10/02/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545295351

$368,500
08/21/2024

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5054470

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 249 South Smyser Road

Taxable ValueLand$29,070Additions$47,240Total$76,310
Tax Record2025$3,262 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size611,626 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1880Year Renovated1955CountyWAYNEAPN44-00052-001

Schools near 249 South Smyser Road

This home is within Wooster City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Parkview Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Edgewood Middle School
Public5 to 7

Wooster High School
Public8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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