What a setting! 12.978 scenic acres located between Gambier and Mount Vernon, situated back a wooded private drive sits with custom 4 bedroom and 2 full bath home, open great room floor plan with step down living room, adjoining dining area and pretty cabinet filled kitchen with concrete countertops, first floor guest bedroom, convenient main level laundry/mud room, owners bedroom suite with tons of natural light, private bath and walk in closet, second floor loft family room, relaxing wrap around decking, outdoor wood stove, numerous outbuildings and fenced pasture for animals, seclusion and privacy at its finest, truly a one of a kind property that is a must see to appreciate. $325,000.
What a setting! 12.978 scenic acres located between Gambier and Mount Vernon, situated back a wooded private drive sits with custom 4 bedroom and 2 full bath home, open great room floor plan with step down living room, adjoining dining area and pretty cabinet filled kitchen with concrete countertops, first floor guest bedroom, convenient main level laundry/mud room, owners bedroom suite with tons of natural light, private bath and walk in closet, second floor loft family room, relaxing wrap around decking, outdoor wood stove, numerous outbuildings and fenced pasture for animals, seclusion and privacy at its finest, truly a one of a kind property that is a must see to appreciate. $325,000.
KCBOR #20160699
May 23, 2024
Delisted
—
Jul 21, 2016
Listed
$275,000
$125/sq ft
11885 Kenyon Rd. Rural Knox County, Ohio…. Looking for a rustic home with fenced pastures, barns, hunting and acres of pastures for horses, llamas, or other critters? Back a shaded, winding drive, find this gorgeous 2800 square foot home with 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths, located on 12.9 Acres in scenic Knox County, Ohio, less than 2 miles from Kenyon College and only 4 miles from shopping, dining and hospital in Mount Vernon. Enjoy private wooded views from all the windows that surround you, with views of the horse arena, pastures and woods. The only traffic you’ll see is the abundant wildlife. These views are enjoyed from virtually every room in the house. Great open floor plan with Great Room graced with soaring ceiling and massive stone fireplace overlooking gourmet kitchen outfitted with custom gleaming cement countertops, maple shaker cabinets and pantry, cork flooring, and lower counter island for working dough. An adjacent dining area is surrounded by windows and great for entertaining family and friends. Special amenities of this home include: tons of closets, spacious bedrooms and new bathrooms, and full basement with top of the line utilities. Outside, find an outdoor wood stove that can heat the home with fallen limbs from your woods, a 3 board wood horse fence surrounding pastures near home with 5-6 acres total wire fenced, 3 barns…. one currently used for goats and previously used as chicken coop, another currently used for horses with soaring upstairs loft, and 3rd used for tractor and wood storage. Lovingly tended garden beds near the house and more! Great property for a year-round residence, summer landing spot for snow birds, or a great corporate retreat property. There’s a long, wrap-around deck to relax and tune back into nature. Property is well maintained and ready for new owners! Call today for your private showing of this rustic, private, classy home. Total privacy a few miles from town!
CBRMLS #219022809
Aug 5, 2019
Sold
$318,500
$145/sq ft
Jun 24, 2019
Listed
$325,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 2016
Sold
$598,333
$272/sq ft
CBRMLS #216026702
Nov 22, 2016
Sold
$265,000
$120/sq ft
Jul 21, 2016
Listed
$275,000
$125/sq ft
CBRMLS #2801365
Feb 21, 2008
Sold
$178,000
$81/sq ft
Jan 9, 2008
Listed
$144,900
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,530 (−2.1%)
$49,950 + $106,020
$155,970
2024
$6,668 (+34.0%)
$49,950 + $106,020
$155,970
2023
$4,975 (−0.2%)
$49,950 + $106,020
$155,970
2022
$4,984
$34,450 + $73,120
$107,570
2021
$4,984 (+2.5%)
$34,450 + $73,120
$107,570
2020
$4,863 (+62.8%)
$34,450 + $73,120
$107,570
2019
$2,987
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
2018
$2,988 (+1.6%)
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
2017
$2,940 (+7.3%)
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
2016
$2,739
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
Tax history for 11885 Kenyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,530 (−2.1%)
$49,950 + $106,020
$155,970
2024
$6,668 (+34.0%)
$49,950 + $106,020
$155,970
2023
$4,975 (−0.2%)
$49,950 + $106,020
$155,970
2022
$4,984
$34,450 + $73,120
$107,570
2021
$4,984 (+2.5%)
$34,450 + $73,120
$107,570
2020
$4,863 (+62.8%)
$34,450 + $73,120
$107,570
2019
$2,987
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
2018
$2,988 (+1.6%)
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
2017
$2,940 (+7.3%)
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
2016
$2,739
$15,940 + $45,560
$61,500
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.97 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
49-00122.002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
A-2
Suburban Residential District
The purpose of the A-2 Suburban Residential District is to permit the establishment of single family dwellings with minimal lot sizes sufficient for individual water and sewer facilities. A-2 areas shall be adjacent to developed areas of Mt. Vernon or other existing residential developed areas of the Township.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Parking Features: Farm Bldg
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 2200.0
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1995
Building Area Total: 1680.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Features: Fenced Pasture, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 12.97
Lot Size Square Feet: 564973.2
Lot Size Acres: 12.97
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,988
Tax Year: 2018
Location
School Information
High School District: MT VERNON CSD 4205 KNO CO.
Location Information
Township: Monroe
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 12.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 49-00122.002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Mount Vernon City School District website to verify.
Wiggin Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • 2.4mi
9/10
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 6-8 • 3.6mi
7/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • 3.7mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$564,000 – $682,000
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