5985 Fisher Road, Athens, OH 45701

$619,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,688 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,656,587 Status: Contingent Escape
Current Price: $619,000 List Date: 1/15/2026 Last Modified: 2/20/2026

Overview

Description

HISTORIC SKINNER FAMILY FARM on 38.03 ACRES! Well-Maintained 2,688 Sq Ft farmhouse featuring 6 BR, 2 Full baths, and a first-floor primary bedroom. Basement and classic historic charm throughout. Property offers extensive road frontage on both sides of Rt 50 between Athens and Albany, providing excellent visibility and potential. Includes a stunning historic barn with stalls and original features. Rolling acreage, rich local history, and endless possibilities for farming, equestrian use, or a private retreat. A rare opportunity to own a beloved Athens County Landmark. This property also has an additional 43.09 acres across the road that is being sold separately. 6000 Fisher Rd. Athens, Ohio

Listing Details MLS# 226000588

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
619000
Street #
5985
Street Name
Fisher
Street Suffix
Road
County
Athens
State
OH
Zip Code
45701
School District
ATHENS CSD 502 ATH CO.
Township
Alexander

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-01-07

General Property Info

Total Baths
2
Baths F.H
2
Full Baths
2
Built Prior to 1978
Yes
Year Built
1900
SqFt Documented
2688
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
2688
ATFLS Source
Realist
Acreage
38.03
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No
Comm Dev Chrg
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
B01-00100571-00
Mult Parcels/Sch Dis
Yes
Addl Parcel Numbers
A010010036000 A010010035900 A010010036300
Tax Year
2024
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
3018

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1
5
Beds Entry Level
Yes

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1
Yes
Full B Entry Level
Yes

More Information

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level
2

Dining Room Level

Dining Entry Level
Yes

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level
Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Down1
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
230.28
Mid/High Rise
No
City (Mailing Addr)
Athens
Corp LimitPerAuditor
None
New Construction
No

Office/Contract Info

Active on MLS
2026-01-15

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
HISTORIC SKINNER FAMILY FARM on 38.03 ACRES! Well-Maintained 2,688 Sq Ft farmhouse featuring 6 BR, 2 Full baths, and a first-floor primary bedroom. Basement and classic historic charm throughout. Property offers extensive road frontage on both sides of Rt 50 between Athens and Albany, providing excellent visibility and potential. Includes a stunning historic barn with stalls and original features. Rolling acreage, rich local history, and endless possibilities for farming, equestrian use, or a private retreat. A rare opportunity to own a beloved Athens County Landmark. This property also has an additional 43.09 acres across the road that is being sold separately. 6000 Fisher Rd. Athens, Ohio

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Architectural Style

Farmhouse
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

Farm Bldg
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Full
Yes

Foundation

Stone
Yes

Rooms

1st Flr Primary Suite
Yes
LL Laundry
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Eat Space/Kit
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Alternate Uses

Farm
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Gas
Yes

New Financing

Conventional
Yes

Windows

Insulated All
Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Leased Items Y/N

Leased Items
No

Tax

Homestead
Yes

Property Features

Levels: Two Architectural Style: Farmhouse Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: Farm Bldg Basement Description: Full Foundation: Stone Rooms: 1st Flr Primary Suite; LL Laundry; Dining Room; Eat Space/Kit; Living Room Heating: Forced Air; Gas Windows: Insulated All Interior Flooring: Carpet; Wood Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Dryer Hookup; Electric Range; Gas Range; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Deck Other Structures: Outbuilding New Financing: Conventional Alternate Uses: Farm Tax: Homestead MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate Servc
Listing Agent: Sherri McDonald
Last Updated: February - 20 - 2026
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