85 E Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
New Listing
$850,000
Property Type:
Commercial
Square Footage:
24,256
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
17,424
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$850,000
List Date:
6/25/2026
Last Modified:
6/25/2026
Overview
Description
This impressive 10,642± SF building, constructed in 1916 as Newark's main post office, blends historic character with modern versatility. Designed under James A. Wetmore, its classic architecture reflects early 20th-century civic pride. Most recently used as an event venue for private parties and church services, the property features spacious interiors and high ceilings, offering flexible options for continued event use or conversion to office or retail space. Included in the sale are D-1, D-2, D-3, and D-6 liquor licenses, providing additional opportunities for hospitality or entertainment operations while preserving a landmark piece of Newark's history.
Listing Details MLS# 226023483
Location Property Info
- Original List Price
- 850000
- Property Sub Type
- Entertainment
- Street #
- 85
- Street PreDirection
- E
- Street Name
- Main
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- Licking
- State
- OH
- Zip Code
- 43055
- Township
- None
OfficeContract Info
- MLS Entry Date
- 2026-06-25
General Property Info
- Total SqFt Available
- 24256
- Bldg Sq Ft
- 24256
- Max Cont Sqft Avail
- 24256
- Minimum Sqft Avail
- 24256
- # of Floors Above Gr
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1890
- Lot Size (Side)
- 198
- Acreage
- 0.4
- # of Docks
- 0
Tax Info
- Parcel #
- 054-187000-00.000
- Zoning
- DC
- Mult Parcels/Sch Dis
- No
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Abatement
- No
- Taxes (Yrly)
- 5625
Auction Info
- Auction/Online Bidding Y/N
- No
Location & Property Info
- List Price/SqFt
- 35.04
- City (Mailing Addr)
- Newark
- Corp LimitPerAuditor
- Newark
More Information
Office/Contract Info
- For Sale
- Yes
- Exchange
- No
- For Lease
- No
- Lease Rate $/Sq Ft
- 0
Remarks & Misc
- Property Description
- This impressive 10,642± SF building, constructed in 1916 as Newark's main post office, blends historic character with modern versatility. Designed under James A. Wetmore, its classic architecture reflects early 20th-century civic pride. Most recently used as an event venue for private parties and church services, the property features spacious interiors and high ceilings, offering flexible options for continued event use or conversion to office or retail space. Included in the sale are D-1, D-2, D-3, and D-6 liquor licenses, providing additional opportunities for hospitality or entertainment operations while preserving a landmark piece of Newark's history.
Income/Expenses
- Gross Income
- 0
- Net Operating Income
- 0
- Total Expenses
- 0
Addl Acceptance Cond
- None Known
- Yes
T Reimburses L
- Curr Yr Est $/SF TRL
- 0
MLS Primary PhotoSrc
- Realtor Provided
- Yes
Property Features
Addl Acceptance Cond:
None Known
MLS Primary PhotoSrc:
Realtor Provided
Listing Office:
Shai-Hess Commerical Real Estate, LLC
Listing Agent:
Joseph Gebhart
Last Updated: June - 25 - 2026
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