8285 Old River Road, Philo, OH 43771

$229,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 960 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Active
Current Price: $229,000 List Date: 10/05/2025 Last Modified: 3/27/2026

Overview

Description

HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER. Welcome to 8285 Old River Rd. A peaceful retreat with nearly an acre of land offering space, versatility, and serene views. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home is full of possibilities. Step inside and discover a warm and inviting living space complemented by a large additional area perfect for hosting gatherings, parties, or that even has the potential of being transformed into a duplex or expanded living quarters (996 additonal square feet) with a 1-car garage and plenty of space. Adding even more value, the property features a secondary structure overlooking the river, which would be ideal for finishing as a guest house, cabin, rental unit, or second residence. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity with potential for multiple dwellings, 8285 Old River Rd. offers endless ways to make it your own. Don't miss the chance to create your riverside dream property in this peaceful Philo location.

Listing Details MLS# 225037762

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
295000
Street #
8285
Street Name
Old River
Street Suffix
Road
County
Muskingum
State
OH
Zip Code
43771
School District
FRANKLIN LSD 6002 MUS CO.
Township
Harrison

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date
2025-10-05

General Property Info

Total Baths
2
Baths F.H
2
Full Baths
2
Built Prior to 1978
No
Garage/EnclosdSpaces
Yes
Year Built
2004
SqFt Documented
960
Documented SqFt Source
Realist
SqFt ATFLS
1956
ATFLS Source
Auditor's site sketc
Acreage
Yes
Manufactured Housing Y/N
No
HOA/COA Y/N
No
Comm Dev Chrg
No

Tax Info

Parcel #
20-60-17-17-017
Mult Parcels/Sch Dis
Yes
Addl Parcel Numbers
20-60-17-21-000
Tax Year
2024
Tax Abatement
No
Taxes (Yrly)
1103

Remarks Misc

Directions
Coming from 70E take the N 5th St exit. Turn lef t on Main st then a right on 9th St/ Rte 60. Continue on Rte 60 for about 14 miles and take a right on North St. Take an additional Right onto Old River Rd and the home is on the left.

Bedroom Level

Beds Entry Level
2

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full B Entry Level
2

Living Room Level

Living R 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
No

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit
Yes

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
238.54
City (Mailing Addr)
Philo
Corp LimitPerAuditor
None
New Construction
No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description
HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER. Welcome to 8285 Old River Rd. A peaceful retreat with nearly an acre of land offering space, versatility, and serene views. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home is full of possibilities. Step inside and discover a warm and inviting living space complemented by a large additional area perfect for hosting gatherings, parties, or that even has the potential of being transformed into a duplex or expanded living quarters (996 additonal square feet) with a 1-car garage and plenty of space. Adding even more value, the property features a secondary structure overlooking the river, which would be ideal for finishing as a guest house, cabin, rental unit, or second residence. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity with potential for multiple dwellings, 8285 Old River Rd. offers endless ways to make it your own. Don't miss the chance to create your riverside dream property in this peaceful Philo location.

Addl Acceptance Cond

Court Approval
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls
Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Basement Description

Crawl Space
Yes

Foundation

Block
Yes

Lot Characteristics

Riverfront
Yes
Water View
Yes

Rooms

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

Heating

Gas
Yes

New Financing

Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic/Porcelain
Yes
Wood
Yes

Interior Amenities

Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding
Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided
Yes

Printing Services

No Printing Services
Yes

Property Features

Levels: One Architectural Style: Ranch Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: Court Approval Parking Features: Attached Garage Basement Description: Crawl Space Foundation: Block Exterior: Vinyl Siding Rooms: 1st Flr Primary Suite; 1st Flr Laundry; Bonus Room; Eat Space/Kit; Living Room Heating: Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Interior Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic/Porcelain; Wood Sewer: Private Sewer Water Source: Well Interior Amenities: Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Patio and Porch Features: Deck Other Structures: Shed(s) Fencing: Fenced New Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA Lot Characteristics: Riverfront; Water View MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided Printing Services: No Printing Services
Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Nathan C Gahm
Last Updated: March - 27 - 2026
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