8040 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

$1,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 2,348 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,516,026 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,200,000 List Date: 5/14/2026 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own one of Knox County's truly iconic country properties. Set on approximately 57 beautiful acres, this exceptional farm offers a stunning blend of productive farmland, rolling pasture, hay fields, mature woods, and a winding creek--creating the kind of setting buyers dream about. Tucked privately down a long lane, the classic farmhouse offers approximately 1,600 square feet with 5-6 bedrooms, 1 full bath, propane heat. Full of rustic charm and surrounded by breathtaking countryside, the home provides a comfortable base for farm life, weekend escapes, or future vision. The multitude of outbuildings tell the story of this property's agricultural roots while offering incredible utility for today's buyer. Improvements include a large red dairy barn, two-story workshop, poultry house, and multiple additional barns and storage buildings, making this an ideal setup for livestock, equipment, hobby farming, equestrian use, or workshop space. A truly special feature is the original log cabin, a rare nod to the property's early history that offers endless potential for restoration, creative use, or simply preserving a remarkable piece of Knox County heritage. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the peaceful creek, wooded areas, abundant wildlife, and a secluded camping area tucked among the trees--perfect for quiet evenings under the stars. Conveniently located with commercially zoned frontage on US-36 and frontage on Thayer Road, this property enjoys a highly desirable setting near the Knox County Horse Park, Thayer Ridge Park, and the Heart of Ohio Trail, offering quick access to horseback riding, biking, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Whether your vision is a working farm, horse property, recreational retreat, homestead, or private country escape, properties like this rarely come available. The Black Family Farm is a place where history, natural beauty, and opportunity come together.

Listing Details MLS# 226016917

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
1200000
Street #
8040
Street Name
Thayer
Street Suffix
Road
County
Knox
State
OH
Zip Code
43050
School District
MT VERNON CSD 4205 KNO CO.
Township
Clinton

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2026-05-14

General Property Info

Total Baths
Yes
Baths F.H
Yes
Full Baths
Yes
Built Prior to 1978
Yes
Garage/EnclosdSpaces
4
Year Built
1900
SqFt Documented
2348
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
1625
ATFLS Source
auditor
Acreage
57.76
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
12-02630.002
Mult Parcels/Sch Dis
No
Assessment
$2.00 Musk Watershed
Tax Year
2025
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
3862

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1
3
Beds Entry Level
2

Full Baths Level

Full B Entry Level
Yes

More Information

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 Down1
Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N
Yes

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
511.07
Mid/High Rise
No
City (Mailing Addr)
Mount Vernon
Corp LimitPerAuditor
None
New Construction
No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
A rare opportunity to own one of Knox County's truly iconic country properties. Set on approximately 57 beautiful acres, this exceptional farm offers a stunning blend of productive farmland, rolling pasture, hay fields, mature woods, and a winding creek--creating the kind of setting buyers dream about. Tucked privately down a long lane, the classic farmhouse offers approximately 1,600 square feet with 5-6 bedrooms, 1 full bath, propane heat. Full of rustic charm and surrounded by breathtaking countryside, the home provides a comfortable base for farm life, weekend escapes, or future vision. The multitude of outbuildings tell the story of this property's agricultural roots while offering incredible utility for today's buyer. Improvements include a large red dairy barn, two-story workshop, poultry house, and multiple additional barns and storage buildings, making this an ideal setup for livestock, equipment, hobby farming, equestrian use, or workshop space. A truly special feature is the original log cabin, a rare nod to the property's early history that offers endless potential for restoration, creative use, or simply preserving a remarkable piece of Knox County heritage. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the peaceful creek, wooded areas, abundant wildlife, and a secluded camping area tucked among the trees--perfect for quiet evenings under the stars. Conveniently located with commercially zoned frontage on US-36 and frontage on Thayer Road, this property enjoys a highly desirable setting near the Knox County Horse Park, Thayer Ridge Park, and the Heart of Ohio Trail, offering quick access to horseback riding, biking, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Whether your vision is a working farm, horse property, recreational retreat, homestead, or private country escape, properties like this rarely come available. The Black Family Farm is a place where history, natural beauty, and opportunity come together.

Addl Acceptance Cond

Trust
Yes

Levels

One and One Half
Yes

Architectural Style

Farmhouse
Yes
Traditional
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes
Farm Bldg
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Crawl Space
Yes
Partial
Yes

Foundation

Stone
Yes

Lot Characteristics

Fenced Pasture
Yes
Stream On Lot
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Rooms

1st Flr Laundry
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Alternate Uses

Bed & Breakfast
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Farm
Yes
Land
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Propane
Yes

New Financing

Conventional
Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes
Shed(s)
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Printing Services

No Printing Services
Yes

Leased Items Y/N

Leased Items
No

Property Features

Levels: One and One Half Architectural Style: Farmhouse; Traditional Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: Trust Parking Features: Detached Garage; Farm Bldg Basement Description: Crawl Space; Partial Foundation: Stone Exterior: Wood Siding Rooms: 1st Flr Laundry; Dining Room; Living Room Heating: Forced Air; Propane Interior Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood Sewer: Private Sewer Water Source: Well Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) New Financing: Conventional Lot Characteristics: Fenced Pasture; Stream On Lot; Wooded Alternate Uses: Bed & Breakfast; Commercial; Farm; Land MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided Printing Services: No Printing Services
Listing Office: Red 1 Realty
Listing Agent: Sibley Poland
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
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