Affordable living with nothing to do but move into this beautifully renovated 1578 sq. ft. , 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home! Updated in 2022, this charming property offers a spacious layout beginning with a large living room that flows into the oversized eat-in kitchen, perfect for gatherings and everyday living. The second-floor features two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, while the third-floor bedroom provides a flexible space that could also serve as a home office, playroom, or hobby area. Perched on a hill overlooking the scenic Knox County Fairgrounds, the home offers peaceful views, and a country feel while still being conveniently close to shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities. The oversized lot includes a wooded area ideal for kids to explore or simply enjoy nature right in your own backyard. The home is currently serviced by well water, with public water available should the buyer choose to connect at their own expense. Public sewer and high-speed internet are already in place. Shed is negotiable. Exterior cameras do not convey. Enjoy the perfect combination of country living and nearby conveniences in this move-in ready home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$190Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jodie Snider Adkins• Forman Realtors, Inc
Est. $1,228 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 650 Fairgrounds Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CBRMLS #226017467
Jul 6, 2026
Sold
$299,900
$190/sq ft
Jun 8, 2026
Contingent
—
May 29, 2026
Price Changed
$299,900
$190/sq ft
May 16, 2026
Listed
$304,900
$193/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 2022
Sold
$210,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 1997
Sold
$28,500
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$843 (−2.1%)
$9,290 + $11,680
$20,970
2024
$861 (+1.8%)
$9,290 + $11,680
$20,970
2023
$846 (−0.2%)
$9,290 + $11,680
$20,970
2022
$847
$8,080 + $10,150
$18,230
2021
$847 (−51.4%)
$8,080 + $10,150
$18,230
2020
$1,742 (+102.1%)
$8,080 + $10,150
$18,230
2019
$862 (−7.8%)
$7,560 + $10,100
$17,660
2018
$935 (−13.3%)
$7,560 + $10,100
$17,660
2017
$1,079 (−17.5%)
$7,560 + $10,100
$17,660
2016
$1,307 (+72.2%)
$7,560 + $10,100
$17,660
2014
$759
$7,000 + $9,350
$16,350
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
54-00558.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R-1
Low-Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-l District is to permit the establishment of low density single family dwellings with lot sizes sufficient for individual water and sewer facilities, but not to exceed one dwelling unit per one gross acre.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 1578.0
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain, Vinyl
Window Features: Insulated All
Basement: Partial
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1940
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Building Area Total: 1080.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.52
Lot Size Square Feet: 22651.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Additional Parcels YN: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $843
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School District: MT VERNON CSD 4205 KNO CO.
Location Information
Township: Morris
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 54-00558.000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Information For Agents
Concessions Comments: $7152 towards buyer's closing costs
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Mount Vernon City School District website to verify.
Pleasant Street Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • 1.0mi
6/10
Mount Vernon Middle School
Public 6-8 • 2.5mi
7/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • 2.3mi
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 97° 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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Historical weather
Mount Vernon, OH • 43050
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Sun exposure
58/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
1.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$274,000 – $332,000
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