1281 E Allen Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

$239,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,794 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active
Current Price: $239,900 List Date: 1/03/2026 Last Modified: 2/04/2026

Description

**OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, 1/18/26, 1-3 PM** This beautiful, conveniently-located split-level home sits in a quiet, established neighborhood near Medill Elementary, Thomas Ewing Jr. High, and Lancaster High School, with easy access to the Lancaster bike path, Kroger, Fairfield Medical Center, and popular local dining—an area that consistently draws strong demand. The upper level features three spacious bedrooms, a full bath, ample closet space, and newly refinished hardwood floors. On the entry level you'll find a generous living room, a kitchen designed for entertaining, and a charming enclosed side porch—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The walkout lower level provides additional flexibility with a potential 4th bedroom, second full bath, unfinished rec room, and laundry/utility area—offering room to add value over time. Recent updates, including a brand-new hot water tank, make this a solid opportunity whether you're looking for a comfortable primary residence or a smart long-term investment.

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More Information MLS# 226000170

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt: 133.72 City (Mailing Addr): Lancaster Corp LimitPerAuditor: Lancaster New Construction: No

General Property Info

Baths F.H: 2 Manufactured Housing Y/N: No Built Prior to 1978: Yes SqFt Documented: 1794 Documented SqFt Source: Realist ATFLS Source: Realist HOA/COA Y/N: No Comm Dev Chrg: No Bedrooms: 3 Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2 Year Built: 1956 SqFt ATFLS: 1794 Acreage: 0.23

Tax Info

Tax Abatement: No Taxes (Yrly): 2392 Parcel #: 05-34079-900 Tax Year: 2024

Remarks & Misc

Property Description: **OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, 1/18/26, 1-3 PM** This beautiful, conveniently-located split-level home sits in a quiet, established neighborhood near Medill Elementary, Thomas Ewing Jr. High, and Lancaster High School, with easy access to the Lancaster bike path, Kroger, Fairfield Medical Center, and popular local dining—an area that consistently draws strong demand. The upper level features three spacious bedrooms, a full bath, ample closet space, and newly refinished hardwood floors. On the entry level you'll find a generous living room, a kitchen designed for entertaining, and a charming enclosed side porch—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The walkout lower level provides additional flexibility with a potential 4th bedroom, second full bath, unfinished rec room, and laundry/utility area—offering room to add value over time. Recent updates, including a brand-new hot water tank, make this a solid opportunity whether you're looking for a comfortable primary residence or a smart long-term investment.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known: 1

Levels

Three: 1

Architectural Style

Split Level: 1

Common Walls

No Common Walls: 1

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1: 3

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1: 1 Full Baths Down1: 1

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level: 1

Parking Features

No Garage: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: No

Foundation

Block: 1

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level: 1

Rooms

LL Laundry: 1 3-Season Room: 1 Eat Space/Kit: 1 Living Room: 1 Rec Rm/Bsmt: 1

Fireplace

One: 1 Gas Log: 1

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No

Heating

Boiler: 1 Gas: 1

Rec Room Level

Rec Room Down1: 1

New Financing

Conventional: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Utility Space Level

Utility Down1: 1

Interior Flooring

Wood: 1

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher: 1 Electric Range: 1 Gas Water Heater: 1

Accessible Features

Accessible Features - Form Required: No

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided: 1

Printing Services

No Printing Services: 1

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No

Green Features

Green Features Y/N - Form Required: No

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Original List Price: 259900 List Price: $239,900 Street #: 1281 Street PreDirection: E Street Name: Allen Street Suffix: Street County: Fairfield State: OH Zip Code: 43130 School District: LANCASTER CSD 2305 FAI CO. Township: None

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active MLS Entry Date: 2026-01-03

Property Features

Levels: Three Architectural Style: Split Level Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: No Garage Foundation: Block Exterior: Wood Siding Rooms: LL Laundry; 3-Season Room; Eat Space/Kit; Living Room; Rec Rm/Bsmt Fireplace: One; Gas Log Heating: Boiler; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Interior Flooring: Wood Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater Patio and Porch Features: Patio New Financing: Conventional MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided Printing Services: No Printing Services
Listing Office: Keller Williams Greater Cols
Listing Agent: Mike Aranda
Last Updated: February - 04 - 2026
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