853 Amherst Drive, Urbana, OH 43078
$170,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,644
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
14,810
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$170,000
List Date:
7/01/2025
Last Modified:
9/02/2025
Overview
Description
Welcome to this charming two-story, cottage-style home with a stone front exterior that exudes character and curb appeal. Located on the East end of Urbana near the Scioto Street corridor, this home offers the convenience of being close to shopping, dining, banking, and groceries making everything you need just minutes from your doorstep. With 1,644 square feet of living space, this home combines functionality with potential, offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, including a main-level bedroom and half bath for added convenience. As you step inside, you're greeted by a welcoming foyer that features the staircase to the second level. To the left of the foyer, you'll find a large living room where natural light pours in through an oversized front window, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living room seamlessly flows into the dining room, perfect for family gatherings, and continues into the kitchen, which is ready for your personal updates and touches. On the other side of the foyer is a cozy TV room with built-ins, making this a flexible space that could serve as a family room, study, home office, or even a potential fourth bedroom. Upstairs, you'll discover two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and an extra closet for additional storage needs. The full basement provides plenty of space for storage or the opportunity to create additional living or recreational space. Outside, enjoy a 21x14 covered patio that overlooks the private backyard offering a peaceful setting ideal for morning coffee or relaxing with a good book. The property includes a one-car garage with extra off-street parking. While the home does need updating, it's filled with possibilities so bring your ideas and make this inviting home your own!
Listing Details MLS# 225023610
Location Property Info
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Original List Price
- 199900
- Street #
- 853
- Street Name
- Amherst
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- County
- Champaign
- State
- OH
- Zip Code
- 43078
- School District
- URBANA CSD 1104 CHA CO.
- Township
- Urbana
OfficeContract Info
- MLS Entry Date
- 2025-06-26
General Property Info
- Total Baths
- 2
- Baths F.H
- 1.1
- Full Baths
- Yes
- Half Baths
- Yes
- Built Prior to 1978
- Yes
- Garage/EnclosdSpaces
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1959
- SqFt Documented
- 1644
- Documented SqFt Source
- Realist
- SqFt ATFLS
- 1644
- ATFLS Source
- Realist
- Lot Size (Side)
- 163
- Acreage
- 0.34
- Manufactured Housing Y/N
- No
- HOA/COA Y/N
- No
- Comm Dev Chrg
- No
Tax Info
- Parcel #
- K48-25-00-02-09-069-00
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Tax Abatement
- No
- Taxes (Yrly)
- 2352
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- Scioto Street (US Hwy 36) East of Downtown Urbana to South on Finch Street or East on Amherst.
Status Change Info
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-07-17
- Sold Date
- 2025-08-29
- Sold Price/SqFt
- 103.41
More Information
Bedroom Level
- Beds UP1
- 2
- Beds Entry Level
- Yes
Full Baths Level
- Full Baths UP1
- 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 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
- 121.59
- City (Mailing Addr)
- Urbana
- Corp LimitPerAuditor
- Urbana
- New Construction
- No
Office/Contract Info
- Active on MLS
- 2025-07-01
Remarks & Misc
- Property Description
- Welcome to this charming two-story, cottage-style home with a stone front exterior that exudes character and curb appeal. Located on the East end of Urbana near the Scioto Street corridor, this home offers the convenience of being close to shopping, dining, banking, and groceries making everything you need just minutes from your doorstep. With 1,644 square feet of living space, this home combines functionality with potential, offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, including a main-level bedroom and half bath for added convenience. As you step inside, you're greeted by a welcoming foyer that features the staircase to the second level. To the left of the foyer, you'll find a large living room where natural light pours in through an oversized front window, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living room seamlessly flows into the dining room, perfect for family gatherings, and continues into the kitchen, which is ready for your personal updates and touches. On the other side of the foyer is a cozy TV room with built-ins, making this a flexible space that could serve as a family room, study, home office, or even a potential fourth bedroom. Upstairs, you'll discover two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and an extra closet for additional storage needs. The full basement provides plenty of space for storage or the opportunity to create additional living or recreational space. Outside, enjoy a 21x14 covered patio that overlooks the private backyard offering a peaceful setting ideal for morning coffee or relaxing with a good book. The property includes a one-car garage with extra off-street parking. While the home does need updating, it's filled with possibilities so bring your ideas and make this inviting home your own!
Addl Acceptance Cond
- None Known
- Yes
Levels
- One and One Half
- Yes
Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Yes
Parking Features
- Attached Garage
- Yes
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
Water Source
- Public
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Basement Description
- Full
- Yes
Foundation
- Block
- Yes
Rooms
- 1st Flr Primary Suite
- Yes
- LL Laundry
- Yes
- Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Gas
- Yes
New Financing
- Conventional
- Yes
Den/Home Office Level
- Den/Home Office Entry Level
- Yes
Interior Amenities
- Gas Water Heater
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Patio
- Yes
Other Structures
- Shed(s)
- Yes
Exterior
- Stone
- Yes
- Vinyl Siding
- Yes
MLS Primary PhotoSrc
- Realtor Provided
- Yes
Property Features
Levels:
One and One Half
Common Walls:
No Common Walls
Addl Acceptance Cond:
None Known
Parking Features:
Attached Garage; Garage Door Opener
Basement Description:
Full
Foundation:
Block
Exterior:
Stone; Vinyl Siding
Rooms:
1st Flr Primary Suite; LL Laundry; Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt; Dining Room; Living Room
Heating:
Forced Air; Gas
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water Source:
Public
Interior Amenities:
Gas Water Heater
Patio and Porch Features:
Patio
Other Structures:
Shed(s)
New Financing:
Conventional
MLS Primary PhotoSrc:
Realtor Provided
Documents
Lead Paint Disclosure ›
Listing Office:
REMAX Alliance Realty
Listing Agent:
V. Patrick Hamilton
Last Updated: September - 02 - 2025
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