Address
268 Forest Street, Oberlin, OH
Price
$ 250,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#5223177
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Pending
- CountyLorain
- CityOberlin
- NeighborhoodWrights
- Zip44074
- Style
- Year Built1900
- Taxes$ 2949
- Price$ 250,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3058
- Lot Size0.36 Acres
Data Source:
MLSNow
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a Victorian home near Oberlin College with 5 bedrooms (or 4 with a tandem room), 2 full bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of character, space, and potential. Mere minutes from the quaint shops and large centralized park in the center of Oberlin this home, nestled within campus life of Oberlin college, is also just one block from the Arboretum of Oberlin. The Arboretum is approximately 70 acres of green space filled with a variety of vegetation, trees ponds and trails that are soothing to the soul. This historic Oberlin home features hardwood flooring throughout. It's a spacious living room, centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and elegant dining room are perfect for family gatherings. Home features a den complete with built-in bookcases. The expansive eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring abundant solid wood cabinetry, generous counter space, a center island with bar seating, and a bright morning room highlighted by a large picture window overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. Additional highlights include two full bathrooms (1 on the main level), convenient first-floor laundry with an additional sink, ceiling fans, built-in features throughout, a screened-in sun porch perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening, an unfinished full basement, and a detached garage. All kitchen and laundry appliances will remain with the home. Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms and a bonus storage area. The large master bedroom and one of the other bedrooms have access to a bonus staircase to the kitchen. If you are looking for a home that is unique, with old quality charm and character, and plenty of room for family, friends, dinner parties and holiday gatherings, you've come to the right place!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed $349,900 |
| 7/10/2026 | 1$345,000 |
| 7/20/2026 | 1$339,900 |
| 8/6/2026 | 6$319,900 |
| 8/21/2026 | 6$299,900 |
| 9/12/2026 | 17$250,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Hot Water,Radiator(s),Steam |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s) |
| Possession | Delivery Of Deed |
| Roof | Asphalt,Fiberglass |
| Appliances | Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch,Screened |
| Architectural Style | Colonial,Traditional,Victorian |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Stucco |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Township | Oberlin |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| County | Lorain |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Wrights |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 10 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Pending |
| Directions | From OH-58 (Main St.), head east on East College St., turn left onto South Pleasant St., then right onto 4th St. Property will be on the right. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-09-16T15:36:52.717-00:00 |
| City | Oberlin |
| High School District | Oberlin CSD - 4712 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2949.92 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | false |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Middle/Junior School District | Oberlin CSD - 4712 |
| Elementary School District | Oberlin CSD - 4712 |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | OBERLIN |
| Legal Description | WRIGHTS 87 X 179 LOT # 53 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bookcases,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Natural Woodwork,Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3058 |
| Laundry Features | Main Level,Laundry Room,Laundry Tub,Sink |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | None |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway,Garage |
| Lot Features | Landscaped,Few Trees |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.36 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.36 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 44074
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Year Built
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