249 W Locust Street, Newark, OH 43055 (MLS# 226012296)

249 W Locust Street, Newark, OH 43055

New Listing

$300,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,394 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active

Current Price: $300,000 List Date: 4/16/2026 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Overview

Description

L@@K at this charming 19th-century Victorian Italianate double-brick home located in the historic Old Towne West district of Newark. Built in 1880, this well-maintained home blends historic character with modern comfort and features spacious rooms, high ceilings, original woodwork, and oak hardwood floors throughout (including under the carpet). The main level offers abundant natural light from newer Low-E windows, a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, great room with separate entrance, elegant dining room, spacious kitchen with ample cabinetry and appliances, first-floor laundry, and a half bath. Upstairs includes a loft area, four generously sized bedrooms with high ceilings and hardwood floors, and a full bath. A walk-up unfinished attic and full basement provide excellent storage or potential future living space. Enjoy the large covered front porch and a newer partially covered rear deck surrounded by mature trees--great for relaxing or entertaining. Additional features include new gutter guards, three off-street parking spaces, and a barn with workshop space that could be converted into a two-car garage. Located just a few blocks from downtown Newark, Recreation, Entertainment, Restaurants.

Listing Details MLS# 226012296

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 300000
Street #: 249
Street PreDirection: W
Street Name: Locust
Street Suffix: Street
County: Licking
State: OH
Zip Code: 43055
School District: NEWARK CSD 4507 LIC CO.
Township: None

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date: 2026-04-16

General Property Info

Total Baths: 2
Baths F.H: 1.1
Full Baths: Yes
Half Baths: Yes
Built Prior to 1978: Yes
Off Street Parking Spaces: 3
Year Built: 1880
SqFt Documented: 2394
Documented SqFt Source: Realist
SqFt ATFLS: 2394
ATFLS Source: Realist
Lot Size (Side): 138
Acreage: 0.16
Manufactured Housing Y/N: No
HOA/COA Y/N: No

Tax Info

Parcel #: 054-248742-00.000
Mult Parcels/Sch Dis: No
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 1759

Remarks Misc

Directions: Use GPS

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1: 4

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1: Yes

Half Baths Level

Half B Entry Level: Yes

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level: Yes

Dining Room Level

Dining Entry Level: Yes

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level: Yes

Great Room Level

Great R Entry Level: Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Entry Level: Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N: Yes

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No

Accessible Features

Accessible Features - Form Required: No

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No

Green Features

Green Features Y/N - Form Required: No

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt: 125.31
Mid/High Rise: No
City (Mailing Addr): Newark
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Newark
New Construction: No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description: L@@K at this charming 19th-century Victorian Italianate double-brick home located in the historic Old Towne West district of Newark. Built in 1880, this well-maintained home blends historic character with modern comfort and features spacious rooms, high ceilings, original woodwork, and oak hardwood floors throughout (including under the carpet). The main level offers abundant natural light from newer Low-E windows, a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, great room with separate entrance, elegant dining room, spacious kitchen with ample cabinetry and appliances, first-floor laundry, and a half bath. Upstairs includes a loft area, four generously sized bedrooms with high ceilings and hardwood floors, and a full bath. A walk-up unfinished attic and full basement provide excellent storage or potential future living space. Enjoy the large covered front porch and a newer partially covered rear deck surrounded by mature trees--great for relaxing or entertaining. Additional features include new gutter guards, three off-street parking spaces, and a barn with workshop space that could be converted into a two-car garage. Located just a few blocks from downtown Newark, Recreation, Entertainment, Restaurants.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls: Yes

Parking Features

On Street: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Basement Description

Full: Yes

Foundation

Stone: Yes

Rooms

1st Flr Laundry: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Eat Space/Kit: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Fireplace

One: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Gas: Yes

New Financing

Conventional: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Windows

Insulated All: Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Humidifier: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Exterior

Brick: Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided: Yes

Leased Items Y/N

Leased Items: No

Tax

Homestead: Yes

Property Features

Levels: Two Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: On Street Basement Description: Full Foundation: Stone Exterior: Brick Rooms: 1st Flr Laundry; Dining Room; Eat Space/Kit; Great Room; Living Room Fireplace: One; Wood Burning Heating: Forced Air; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Windows: Insulated All Interior Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Dryer Hookup; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Humidifier; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Other Structures: Outbuilding New Financing: Conventional Tax: Homestead MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided

Listing Office: Redfin Corporation

Listing Agent: David L Zimmerman

Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026

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