1281 E Allen Street, Lancaster, OH 43130 (MLS# 226000170)

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1281 E Allen Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

$220,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,794 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Closed

Current Price: $220,000 List Date: 1/03/2026 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Overview

Description

This beautiful, conveniently-located split-level home sits in a quiet, established neighborhood near Medill Elementary, Thomas Ewing Jr. High, and Lancaster High School, with easy access to the Lancaster bike path, Kroger, Fairfield Medical Center, and popular local dining--an area that consistently draws strong demand. The upper level features three spacious bedrooms, a full bath, ample closet space, and newly refinished hardwood floors. On the entry level you'll find a generous living room, a kitchen designed for entertaining, and a charming enclosed side porch--perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The walkout lower level provides additional flexibility with a potential 4th bedroom, second full bath, unfinished rec room, and laundry/utility area--offering room to add value over time. Recent updates, including a brand-new hot water tank, make this a solid opportunity whether you're looking for a comfortable primary residence or a smart long-term investment.

Listing Details MLS# 226000170

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 259900
Street #: 1281
Street PreDirection: E
Street Name: Allen
Street Suffix: Street
County: Fairfield
State: OH
Zip Code: 43130
School District: LANCASTER CSD 2305 FAI CO.
Township: None

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date: 2026-01-03

General Property Info

Total Baths: 2
Baths F.H: 2
Full Baths: 2
Built Prior to 1978: Yes
Year Built: 1956
SqFt Documented: 1794
Documented SqFt Source: Realist
SqFt ATFLS: 1794
ATFLS Source: Realist
Acreage: 0.23
Manufactured Housing Y/N: No
HOA/COA Y/N: No
Comm Dev Chrg: No

Tax Info

Parcel #: 05-34079-900
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 2772

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-02-21
Sold Date: 2026-04-27
Sold Price/SqFt: 122.63

Bedroom Level

Beds UP1: 3

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP1: Yes
Full Baths Down1: Yes

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level: Yes

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level: Yes

Rec Room Level

Rec Room Down1: Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Down1: Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N: No

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: 133.72
City (Mailing Addr): Lancaster
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Lancaster
New Construction: No

Remarks & Misc

Property Description: This beautiful, conveniently-located split-level home sits in a quiet, established neighborhood near Medill Elementary, Thomas Ewing Jr. High, and Lancaster High School, with easy access to the Lancaster bike path, Kroger, Fairfield Medical Center, and popular local dining--an area that consistently draws strong demand. The upper level features three spacious bedrooms, a full bath, ample closet space, and newly refinished hardwood floors. On the entry level you'll find a generous living room, a kitchen designed for entertaining, and a charming enclosed side porch--perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The walkout lower level provides additional flexibility with a potential 4th bedroom, second full bath, unfinished rec room, and laundry/utility area--offering room to add value over time. Recent updates, including a brand-new hot water tank, make this a solid opportunity whether you're looking for a comfortable primary residence or a smart long-term investment.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known: Yes

Levels

Three: Yes

Architectural Style

Split Level: Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls: Yes

Parking Features

No Garage: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Foundation

Block: Yes

Rooms

LL Laundry: Yes
3-Season Room: Yes
Eat Space/Kit: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Rec Rm/Bsmt: Yes

Fireplace

One: Yes
Gas Log: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes
Gas: Yes

New Financing

Conventional: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Interior Flooring

Wood: Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided: Yes

Printing Services

No Printing Services: Yes

Property Features

Levels: Three Architectural Style: Split Level Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: No Garage Foundation: Block Exterior: Wood Siding Rooms: LL Laundry; 3-Season Room; Eat Space/Kit; Living Room; Rec Rm/Bsmt Fireplace: One; Gas Log Heating: Boiler; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Interior Flooring: Wood Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater Patio and Porch Features: Patio New Financing: Conventional MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided Printing Services: No Printing Services

Listing Office: Keller Williams Greater Cols

Listing Agent: Mike Aranda

Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026

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