325 E Chestnut Street, Lancaster, OH 43130 (MLS# 226016498)

325 E Chestnut Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

New Listing

$325,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,752 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,295 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $325,000 List Date: 5/12/2026 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

Step into a piece of Lancaster history. The Old Champion Home at 325 E Chestnut St was built between 1834 & 1839 by Michael Garaghty, the craftsman behind the Mumaugh Memorial, and nearly two centuries later it remains one of downtown's most distinctive addresses. Set on a rare 0.43-acre double lot, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home offers 2,752 sq ft of warmth, character & craftsmanship you simply cannot replicate. Five fireplaces anchor the home with timeless ambiance, while 1.5'' thick poplar floors, a sandstone foundation & 10x10 timber framing tell the story of how homes were built to last. Gather in the cozy living room, where a high-efficiency wood-burning stove serves as the heart of the home. Perfectly positioned in front of a stunning bay window, this spot offers panoramic views of downtown Lancaster while you enjoy the warmth of a crackling fire. Modern living blends seamlessly with historic charm. The first-floor owner's suite features an updated full bath & the large eat-in kitchen, refreshed in 2019 with an expanded center island, is built for slow Sunday mornings & dinner parties that stretch late into the evening. First-floor laundry adds everyday ease & the finished attic offers a flexible additional bedroom or quiet retreat. Outdoor living is just as inviting. Sip your morning coffee on the screened porch, host friends in the brick courtyard, or fire up the attached summer kitchen for warm-weather entertaining. A detached 2-car garage & patio awning complete the package. Beyond the front door, you are steps from downtown Lancaster's shops, restaurants, galleries & historic landmarks, with sidewalks, mature trees & that unmistakable small-town-meets-storied-city feel. Major updates include a new dimensional roof (2018), gas furnace (2019), waste & drain lines replaced with CPVC to city lines (2022) & full potable water supply replaced with PEX (2024). Enjoy the charm of an 1835 home with modern reliability.

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Listing Details MLS# 226016498

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 325000
Street #: 325
Street PreDirection: E
Street Name: Chestnut
Street Suffix: Street
County: Fairfield
State: OH
Zip Code: 43130
School District: LANCASTER CSD 2305 FAI CO.
Township: None
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm: Historic Downtown

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date: 2026-05-12

General Property Info

Total Baths: 3
Baths F.H: 2.1
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Built Prior to 1978: Yes
Garage/EnclosdSpaces: 2
Year Built: 9999
SqFt Documented: 2752
Documented SqFt Source: Realist
SqFt ATFLS: 2752
ATFLS Source: Realist
Acreage: 0.42
Manufactured Housing Y/N: No
HOA/COA Y/N: No

Tax Info

Parcel #: 05-35073-900
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 3962

Remarks Misc

Directions: Right on Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW. Left on Election House Rd NW. Right on N Columbus St. Left on W Main St. Right on S High St. Left on E Chestnut St.

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1: 3
Beds Entry Level: Yes

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1: Yes
Full B Entry Level: 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

Utility Space Level

Utility Entry Level: Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N: Yes

Fireplace

Total Fireplaces: 5

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No

Accessible Features

Accessible Features: No

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No

Green Features

Green Features Y/N: No

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt: 118.1
City (Mailing Addr): Lancaster
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Lancaster
New Construction: No

Office/Contract Info

Active on MLS: 2026-05-14

Remarks & Misc

Property Description: Step into a piece of Lancaster history. The Old Champion Home at 325 E Chestnut St was built between 1834 & 1839 by Michael Garaghty, the craftsman behind the Mumaugh Memorial, and nearly two centuries later it remains one of downtown's most distinctive addresses. Set on a rare 0.43-acre double lot, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home offers 2,752 sq ft of warmth, character & craftsmanship you simply cannot replicate. Five fireplaces anchor the home with timeless ambiance, while 1.5'' thick poplar floors, a sandstone foundation & 10x10 timber framing tell the story of how homes were built to last. Gather in the cozy living room, where a high-efficiency wood-burning stove serves as the heart of the home. Perfectly positioned in front of a stunning bay window, this spot offers panoramic views of downtown Lancaster while you enjoy the warmth of a crackling fire. Modern living blends seamlessly with historic charm. The first-floor owner's suite features an updated full bath & the large eat-in kitchen, refreshed in 2019 with an expanded center island, is built for slow Sunday mornings & dinner parties that stretch late into the evening. First-floor laundry adds everyday ease & the finished attic offers a flexible additional bedroom or quiet retreat. Outdoor living is just as inviting. Sip your morning coffee on the screened porch, host friends in the brick courtyard, or fire up the attached summer kitchen for warm-weather entertaining. A detached 2-car garage & patio awning complete the package. Beyond the front door, you are steps from downtown Lancaster's shops, restaurants, galleries & historic landmarks, with sidewalks, mature trees & that unmistakable small-town-meets-storied-city feel. Major updates include a new dimensional roof (2018), gas furnace (2019), waste & drain lines replaced with CPVC to city lines (2022) & full potable water supply replaced with PEX (2024). Enjoy the charm of an 1835 home with modern reliability.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Basement Description

Partial: Yes

Foundation

Stone: Yes

Rooms

1st Flr Laundry: Yes
Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Eat Space/Kit: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Heating

Gas: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Den/Home Office Level

Den/Home Office Entry Level: Yes

Interior Flooring

Wood: Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Cmplex/Sub Amenities

Sidewalk: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Fencing

Fenced: Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided: Yes

Property Features

Levels: Two Architectural Style: Traditional Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: Detached Garage Basement Description: Partial Foundation: Stone Rooms: 1st Flr Laundry; Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt; Dining Room; Eat Space/Kit; Living Room Heating: Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Interior Flooring: Wood Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened Other Structures: Shed(s) Fencing: Fenced MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided

Listing Office: Real of Ohio

Listing Agent: Shaun Simpson

Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026

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