This move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers historic charm and modern updates throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance of COTC and The Ohio State University-Newark campus, it also provides easy access to nearby walking paths, shopping, and dining. The property features a spacious layout with a full basement and an oversized 2-car detached garage. Recent updates include fresh interior paint throughout, a new sump pump (2025), furnace and A/C (2023), roof (2023), new concrete driveway and patio (2024), upgraded electrical panel (2024), and electric service extended to the garage (2024). Additional improvements include Nest smart home features—thermostat, doorbell, exterior lighting, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (2024)—as well as some new windows (2024) and updated plumbing (2025).
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kishma James• Keller Williams Greater Cols
•740-403-9049 (agent)
•kishma_james11@yahoo.com (agent)
•740-587-3887 (broker)
•Sullivan@KW.com (broker)
Listed by Jason James• Keller Williams Greater Cols
•740-587-3887 (broker)
•Sullivan@KW.com (broker)
Bought with Kelly Burleson• Premier Properties Realty Group OH, LLC
Must see 3 bed 2 bath home within walking distance of COTC OSU Newark Campus. This home includes an oversized 2 car detached garage, full basement, and attic space that could be renovated into living space.
CBRMLS #211034920
Nov 8, 2011
Sold
$85,000
$51/sq ft
Nov 7, 2011
Listing Removed
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Oct 11, 2011
Listed
$105,000
$64/sq ft
+17
Great location! Near bike path, church, and OSU Newark campus (Granville Rd entrance). Lovely home, Ready to Move In! 3 BR, 2 Full BA, Formal Dining Room, Full basement, deck, 2 car detached garage. Home is on septic tank not city sewer. A Must See
Public Records
Jan 12, 1988
Sold
$50,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,781 (−5.6%)
$14,560 + $67,830
$82,390
2024
$2,945 (+0.2%)
$14,560 + $67,830
$82,390
2023
$2,940 (+18.6%)
$14,560 + $67,830
$82,390
2022
$2,479 (−4.7%)
$10,920 + $49,385
$60,305
2021
$2,601 (−2.2%)
$10,920 + $49,385
$60,305
2020
$2,660 (+22.2%)
$10,920 + $49,385
$60,305
2019
$2,177
$10,920 + $36,575
$47,495
2018
$2,178 (+4.4%)
$10,920 + $36,575
$47,495
2017
$2,086 (+51.2%)
$10,920 + $36,575
$47,495
2016
$1,380 (−0.2%)
$13,195 + $16,345
$29,540
2014
$1,383
$13,195 + $16,345
$29,540
Tax history for 979 Granville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,781 (−5.6%)
$14,560 + $67,830
$82,390
2024
$2,945 (+0.2%)
$14,560 + $67,830
$82,390
2023
$2,940 (+18.6%)
$14,560 + $67,830
$82,390
2022
$2,479 (−4.7%)
$10,920 + $49,385
$60,305
2021
$2,601 (−2.2%)
$10,920 + $49,385
$60,305
2020
$2,660 (+22.2%)
$10,920 + $49,385
$60,305
2019
$2,177
$10,920 + $36,575
$47,495
2018
$2,178 (+4.4%)
$10,920 + $36,575
$47,495
2017
$2,086 (+51.2%)
$10,920 + $36,575
$47,495
2016
$1,380 (−0.2%)
$13,195 + $16,345
$29,540
2014
$1,383
$13,195 + $16,345
$29,540
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
198 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,652
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Licking County
APN
054-255738-00.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 1652.0
Flooring: Wood
Window Features: Insulated All
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplace Features: One, Decorative
Basement: Full
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1945
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels: Two
Building Area Total: 1652.0
Building Area Source: Realist
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Square Feet: 13939.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,945
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School District: NEWARK CSD 4507 LIC CO.
Location Information
Township: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,652
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Licking County
APN: 054-255738-00.000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Other
Information For Agents
Concessions Comments: 1,250.00 towards closing costs.
Around this home
Schools
John Clem Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Liberty Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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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 99° expected this year, 18 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$333,000 – $403,000
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