315 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870

Property Description

Presenting a rare opportunity to own a piece of Sandusky's history while investing in the future of one of Ohio's most exciting revitalizing downtowns. Dating to the pre-1840s and potentially among the city's oldest surviving buildings, these neighboring properties feature authentic character, 14-16'' limestone exterior walls and some original flooring. Neither property is on the National Historic Registry, allowing a buyer to enjoy the historic character with greater flexibility. Downtown Sandusky continues to experiencing significant public and private investment, with new housing, hospitality, restaurants, retail, recreation and waterfront amenities transforming the area into a vibrant, walkable, year-round destination. The Landing waterfront park and planned Battery Park Marina redevelopment are major catalysts, complemented by additional residential development, adaptive-reuse projects, streetscape improvements and new hospitality and entertainment opportunities.Both buildings are commercially zoned and approved for short-term rental use, while 313 is also approved by the City for residential use. Both are located within the DORA and Economic Opportunity Zone, offering flexibility for an investor, owner-user, STR or hospitality concept.The buildings combine historic character with meaningful updates. Windows were replaced in 2019, including triple-pane windows at 313 for enhanced insulation and sound reduction. Each building has two HVAC systems; the 315 basement unit was replaced in 2019 and both 313 units in 2024, with all systems recently serviced. The rear roof at 313 was re-shingled and the flat roof at 315 re-coated in 2024.Outdoor amenities include 30A/50A RV hookups, an RV dump connection, fire-pit power, two lockable sheds, and frost-free hose bibs. Offering the rare combination of history, flexibility, and location positioned in the center of Sandusky's continued transformation this is the chance to own the history while investing in the future.