Gorgeous country setting on 5 acres & located within a few minutes of Kenyon College. There isn't another setting quite like this one & the acreage has a special area with a walking path & steps that take you to your own little island that goes into the Kokosing River making it the perfect fishing spot. This property includes a mind blowing luxury barn with living & entertaining space including a gaming area & 10x20 theater with integrated stereo plus a lot of nice living, office & guest space. There is also an tremendous garage area with storage for a Class A sized motorhome plus a 2 car garage. There is also an older 1880's built home that is a neat old house that is livable and ready for updating. The biggest attraction & value with this property is the location, acreage & barn.
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Market trends in 43022, OH
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
+0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$422K
$7K MoM
Avg. days on market
54d
8 days MoM
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Sale history for 9520 Laymon Rd
Date
Event
Price
KCBOR #20180451
May 23, 2024
Delisted
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May 5, 2018
Listed
$260,000
$118/sq ft
Gorgeous country setting on 5 acres and located within a few minutes of Kenyon College. There isn't another setting quite like this one and the acreage has a special area with a walking path and steps that take you to your own little island that goes into the Kokosing River making it the perfect fishing spot. This property includes a mind blowing luxury barn with living and entertaining space including a gaming area and 10x20 theater with integrated stereo plus a lot of nice living, office and guest space. There is also an tremendous garage area with storage for a Class A sized motorhome plus a 2 car garage. There is also an older 1880's built home that is a neat old house that is livable and ready for updating. The biggest attraction and the primary value with this property is the location, the acreage, and the spectacular barn. See below for a list of amenities and updates: •Tremendous river frontage plus the majority of the river island •Oak steps make it easy for you to access down to the river island •There are wild strawberries, raspberries, grapes all along creek •Country setting is amazing with horses and cows as your neighbors •This is the most luxurious barn I have ever experienced - it's amazing •Entire barn structure is heated and cooled with higher end HVAC •Barn has a nice kitchenette plus a full bath which is perfect for guests •Entire barn is triple insulated and very energy efficient & comfortable •Nearly $40,000 in concrete, fencing and gated entry within 4 years •Recent $80,000 40x16 addition for owner's motorcoach indoor parking •The motorcoach addition includes full hookups and 50 amp service •There is also a 6 inch septic cleanout port which is very convenient •20 KW whole house natural gas generator system is included •Includes huge 16 wide x 14 tall and 14 wide by 14 tall garage doors •There are a lot of bonus items that will be included with this property The home is a 1880s classic that features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, a large living room with hardwood flooring, adjoining cabinet filled kitchen with eat in space, convenient main level laundry, main level family room with gas stove, first floor owners bedroom with private bath, natural gas heat and central air, gated entry and security system, this is an ultra unique desirable property that is priced to for a quick sale - the owners have already relocated and they have priced this property more than $100,000 less than they have in it!!!
CBRMLS #218016281
Oct 6, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$111/sq ft
May 5, 2018
Listed
$260,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 18, 2001
Sold
$154,500
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1998
Sold
$115,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 1997
Sold
$121,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 1996
Sold
$115,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 1993
Sold
$57,500
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 1993
Sold
$150,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,924 (+1.8%)
$40,580 + $110,730
$151,310
2024
$6,800 (+24.0%)
$40,580 + $115,140
$155,720
2023
$5,485 (−0.3%)
$40,580 + $115,140
$155,720
2022
$5,501
$29,400 + $77,810
$107,210
2021
$5,501 (+2.4%)
$29,400 + $77,810
$107,210
2020
$5,372 (+77.7%)
$29,400 + $77,810
$107,210
2019
$3,023 (+7.5%)
$26,120 + $35,360
$61,480
2018
$2,812 (+3.8%)
$26,120 + $31,090
$57,210
2017
$2,710 (+7.3%)
$26,120 + $31,090
$57,210
2016
$2,526 (−0.9%)
$26,120 + $31,090
$57,210
2014
$2,549
$24,190 + $28,780
$52,970
Tax history for 9520 Laymon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,924 (+1.8%)
$40,580 + $110,730
$151,310
2024
$6,800 (+24.0%)
$40,580 + $115,140
$155,720
2023
$5,485 (−0.3%)
$40,580 + $115,140
$155,720
2022
$5,501
$29,400 + $77,810
$107,210
2021
$5,501 (+2.4%)
$29,400 + $77,810
$107,210
2020
$5,372 (+77.7%)
$29,400 + $77,810
$107,210
2019
$3,023 (+7.5%)
$26,120 + $35,360
$61,480
2018
$2,812 (+3.8%)
$26,120 + $31,090
$57,210
2017
$2,710 (+7.3%)
$26,120 + $31,090
$57,210
2016
$2,526 (−0.9%)
$26,120 + $31,090
$57,210
2014
$2,549
$24,190 + $28,780
$52,970
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
2,212
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
13-00143.003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
C-1
Conservation District
To protect public health, safety and general welfare; to protect persons, private and public property from the hazards of flood water inundation and to protect the community from costs which are incurred when urban development occurs in flood plains. Also to conserve areas which are subject to flood hazard for open land uses, agricultural uses, recreational uses and other uses which do not require construction of extensive buildings within the flood plain..
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 2212.0
Basement: Partial
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Stone, Other
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1885
Building Area Total: 2212.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 5.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0
Lot Size Acres: 5.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,710
Tax Year: 2017
Location
School Information
High School District: MT VERNON CSD 4205 KNO CO.
Location Information
Township: College
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,212
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Knox County
APN: 13-00143.003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
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Wiggin Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • 0.8mi
9/10
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 6-8 • 3.6mi
7/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • 3.8mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$501,000 – $606,000
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