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$139,900

287 S State Street
Marion, OH 43302

Henry Peters 1st

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Baths: 0.11
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About this home

Own a piece of Marion history! Located at 287 S. State Street, this 3,798-square-foot historic brick church offers timeless character, stunning architecture, and exceptional versatility. With its cornerstone laid on August 16, 188...

List price: $139,900
Original list price: $159,900
Days on market: 92 days
Year built: 1885

MLS # 20260723170455888951000000 · Listed by John Christopher Massey · Generations Realty · Listed Jul 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

Property details

Listing overviewMLS-approved public listing fields

MLS number: 226027867
Status: Active
List price: $139,900
Original list price: $159,900
List date: Jul 24, 2026
Property type: Commercial
Property subtype: Church
County: Marion
Township: Marion
Subdivision: Henry Peters 1st
Parcel number: 12-4020002.400

TaxesMLS-approved public listing fields

Tax year: 2,025

Rooms and interiorMLS-approved public listing fields

Bathrooms: 0
Finished area: 3,798 sq ft

Exterior and lotMLS-approved public listing fields

Lot size: 0.11

AssociationMLS-approved public listing fields

HOA fee: $0
Fee: $0

Listing and showing informationMLS-approved public listing fields

Listing office: Generations Realty
Listing agent: John Christopher Massey
Public remarks: Own a piece of Marion history! Located at 287 S. State Street, this 3,798-square-foot historic brick church offers timeless character, stunning architecture, and exceptional versatility. With its cornerstone laid on August 16, 1885, this distinctive property showcases a towering steeple, beautiful stained-glass windows, and historic craftsmanship that make it one of Marion's most recognizable church buildings. The spacious sanctuary is filled with natural light and features hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and breathtaking stained-glass windows that create a warm and inspiring atmosphere. Additional amenities include an attached office/sound room with overhead storage, a kitchen complete with a range, refrigerator, and microwave, a large fellowship hall, two restrooms, and a rear storage room, providing ample space for worship services, fellowship, community gatherings, and a variety of other approved uses. Rich in history, architectural beauty, and functionality, this rare offering presents an outstanding opportunity for a congregation, nonprofit organization, or investor seeking a truly unique property in the heart of Marion.

Provider and sourceMLS, status, agent, brokerage, and dates

MLS number: 20260723170455888951000000
Status: Active
MLS: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listing office: Generations Realty
Listing agent: John Christopher Massey
List date: Jul 24, 2026

Location & neighborhood

Ulysses S. Grant Middle School3/5 stars0.4 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School3/5 stars0.7 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
George Washington Elementary School3/5 stars1.2 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School3/5 stars1.2 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
James A. Garfield Elementary School2.5/5 stars1.6 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment

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District attendance-area locator

District: Marion City School District

Closest schools are ranked by straight-line distance from official NCES public-school building locations. Proximity does not determine attendance assignment or enrollment. Independently verify every school and attendance assignment with the district.

Census Tract 1; Marion County; Ohio

Area housing context

Data details

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey

Geography: Census Tract 1; Marion County; Ohio
GEOID: 39101000100
Period: 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates
Retrieved: Oct 25, 2026
Median owner-occupied value: $85,500 ± $30,456
Census annotation: 1939-; ***

Census tract estimates describe an area, not a person or household. ACS estimates have sampling error and should not be used to steer, rank protected classes, or make eligibility decisions.

Open source

Housing units: 709
Occupied: 62%
Owner occupied: 18%
Median year built: 1938
Median gross rent: $673

How this home fits the Marion market

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly housing cost

Home price$Down payment%Loan termInterest rate%Property taxes / year · Not provided$Home insurance / year · Estimated$HOA/COA fees / month · MLS$

Estimated monthly payment

$766

Estimated loan amount: $111,920

Principal & interest: $707
Property taxes: Not included
Home insurance: $58
HOA/COA fees: $0

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One or more MLS association fees had no recognized billing frequency and were not added automatically. Enter the confirmed monthly total above.

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About this home

List price: $139,900
Original list price: $159,900
Days on market: 92 days
Year built: 1885

MLS # 20260723170455888951000000 · Listed by John Christopher Massey · Generations Realty · Listed Jul 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

Property details

Listing overviewMLS-approved public listing fields

MLS number: 226027867
Status: Active
List price: $139,900
Original list price: $159,900
List date: Jul 24, 2026
Property type: Commercial
Property subtype: Church
County: Marion
Township: Marion
Subdivision: Henry Peters 1st
Parcel number: 12-4020002.400

TaxesMLS-approved public listing fields

Tax year: 2,025

Rooms and interiorMLS-approved public listing fields

Bathrooms: 0
Finished area: 3,798 sq ft

Exterior and lotMLS-approved public listing fields

Lot size: 0.11

AssociationMLS-approved public listing fields

HOA fee: $0
Fee: $0

Listing and showing informationMLS-approved public listing fields

Listing office: Generations Realty
Listing agent: John Christopher Massey
Public remarks: Own a piece of Marion history! Located at 287 S. State Street, this 3,798-square-foot historic brick church offers timeless character, stunning architecture, and exceptional versatility. With its cornerstone laid on August 16, 1885, this distinctive property showcases a towering steeple, beautiful stained-glass windows, and historic craftsmanship that make it one of Marion's most recognizable church buildings. The spacious sanctuary is filled with natural light and features hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and breathtaking stained-glass windows that create a warm and inspiring atmosphere. Additional amenities include an attached office/sound room with overhead storage, a kitchen complete with a range, refrigerator, and microwave, a large fellowship hall, two restrooms, and a rear storage room, providing ample space for worship services, fellowship, community gatherings, and a variety of other approved uses. Rich in history, architectural beauty, and functionality, this rare offering presents an outstanding opportunity for a congregation, nonprofit organization, or investor seeking a truly unique property in the heart of Marion.

Provider and sourceMLS, status, agent, brokerage, and dates

MLS number: 20260723170455888951000000
Status: Active
MLS: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listing office: Generations Realty
Listing agent: John Christopher Massey
List date: Jul 24, 2026

Location & neighborhood

Ulysses S. Grant Middle School3/5 stars0.4 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School3/5 stars0.7 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
George Washington Elementary School3/5 stars1.2 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School3/5 stars1.2 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
James A. Garfield Elementary School2.5/5 stars1.6 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment

Data details

District attendance-area locator

District: Marion City School District

Census Tract 1; Marion County; Ohio

Area housing context

Data details

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey

Geography: Census Tract 1; Marion County; Ohio
GEOID: 39101000100
Period: 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates
Retrieved: Oct 25, 2026
Median owner-occupied value: $85,500 ± $30,456
Census annotation: 1939-; ***

Census tract estimates describe an area, not a person or household. ACS estimates have sampling error and should not be used to steer, rank protected classes, or make eligibility decisions.

Open source

Housing units: 709
Occupied: 62%
Owner occupied: 18%
Median year built: 1938
Median gross rent: $673

How this home fits the Marion market

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly housing cost

Home price$Down payment%Loan termInterest rate%Property taxes / year · Not provided$Home insurance / year · Estimated$HOA/COA fees / month · MLS$

Estimated monthly payment

$766

Estimated loan amount: $111,920

Principal & interest: $707
Property taxes: Not included
Home insurance: $58
HOA/COA fees: $0

“Not included” means no reliable source value was available. Enter a confirmed amount for a fuller estimate.

One or more MLS association fees had no recognized billing frequency and were not added automatically. Enter the confirmed monthly total above.

Planning estimate only—not a loan offer, official Loan Estimate, or insurance quote. Confirm actual costs with your lender and other providers.

Estimate details