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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a Victorian home near Oberlin College with 5 bedrooms (or 4 with a tandem room), 2 full bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of character, space, and potential. Mere minutes from the quaint shops and large centralized park in the center of Oberlin this home, nestled within campus life of Oberlin college, is also just one block from the Arboretum of Oberlin. The Arboretum is approximately 70 acres of green space filled with a variety of vegetation, trees ponds and trails that are soothing to the soul. This historic Oberlin home features hardwood flooring throughout. It's a spacious living room, centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and elegant dining room are perfect for family gatherings. Home features a den complete with built-in bookcases. The expansive eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring abundant solid wood cabinetry, generous counter space, a center island with bar seating, and a bright morning room highlighted by a large picture window overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. Additional highlights include two full bathrooms (1 on the main level), convenient first-floor laundry with an additional sink, ceiling fans, built-in features throughout, a screened-in sun porch perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening, an unfinished full basement, and a detached garage. All kitchen and laundry appliances will remain with the home. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms and a bonus storage area. The large master bedroom and one of the other bedrooms have access to a bonus staircase to the kitchen. If you are looking for a home that is unique, with old quality charm and character, and plenty of room for family, friends, dinner parties and holiday gatherings, you've come to the right place!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 268 Forest St
General
- Sold For: $210,000
- Taxes: $2,949 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 505
- MLS ID: 5223177
- Added to Site: 108 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Location
- County: Lorain
- Township: Oberlin
- Subdivision: Wrights
- Driving Directions: From OH-58 (Main St.), head east on East College St., turn left onto South Pleasant St., then right onto 4th St. Property will be on the right.
School Information
- Elem School District: Oberlin CSD - 4712
- Midd School District: Oberlin CSD - 4712
- High School District: Oberlin CSD - 4712
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator(s), Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional, Victorian
- Construction: Frame, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,058
- Living Area: 3,058 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,058 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
- Lot Size: .36
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Few Trees
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,949.92
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA 203(b)
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: WRIGHTS 87 X 179 LOT # 53
- Property ID: 09-00-085-104-022
Listed by Keller Williams Elevate, Joy Larson and Keller Williams Elevate, Jennifer Deal
Sold by The Holden Agency, Katherine L Campbell
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Schools
Schools serving 268 Forest St
School District:Oberlin City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Prospect Elementary School, Oberlin, OH 36 South Prospect Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 | 3-5 | 0.2 mi |
Eastwood Elementary School, Oberlin, OH 210 North Park Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 | PK-2 | 1 mi |
Langston Middle School 150 North Pleasant Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Oberlin High School 281 North Pleasant Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 268 Forest St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/21/2026
Sold
$210,000
-16%
MLS
9/12/2026
Price Reduced
$250,000
-16.64%
MLS
8/21/2026
Price Reduced
$299,900
-6.25%
MLS
8/06/2026
Price Reduced
$319,900
-5.88%
MLS
7/20/2026
Price Reduced
$339,900
-1.48%
MLS
7/10/2026
Price Reduced
$345,000
-1.4%
MLS
7/01/2026
Listed
$349,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
268 Forest Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 (MLS# 5223177) is a Single Family property that was sold at $210,000 on September 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 268 Forest Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oberlin? You can browse all Oberlin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
