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$850,000

85 E Main Street
Newark, OH 43055

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Baths: 0.4
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About this home

This impressive 10,642± SF building, constructed in 1916 as Newark's main post office, blends historic character with modern versatility. Designed under James A. Wetmore, its classic architecture reflects early 20th-century civic...

List price: $850,000
Original list price: $850,000
Days on market: 121 days
Annual property taxes: $5,625 / year
Year built: 1890

MLS # 20260625154537654619000000 · Listed by Joseph Gebhart · Shai-Hess Commerical Real Estate, LLC · Listed Jun 25, 2026 · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Property details

Listing overviewMLS-approved public listing fields

MLS number: 226023483
Status: Active
List price: $850,000
Original list price: $850,000
List date: Jun 25, 2026
Property type: Commercial
Property subtype: Entertainment
County: Licking
Township: None
Parcel number: 054-187000-00.000

TaxesMLS-approved public listing fields

Annual property tax: $5,625
Tax year: 2,025

Rooms and interiorMLS-approved public listing fields

Bathrooms: 0
Finished area: 24,256 sq ft

Exterior and lotMLS-approved public listing fields

Lot size: 0.4

Listing and showing informationMLS-approved public listing fields

Listing office: Shai-Hess Commerical Real Estate, LLC
Listing agent: Joseph Gebhart
Public remarks: This impressive 10,642± SF building, constructed in 1916 as Newark's main post office, blends historic character with modern versatility. Designed under James A. Wetmore, its classic architecture reflects early 20th-century civic pride. Most recently used as an event venue for private parties and church services, the property features spacious interiors and high ceilings, offering flexible options for continued event use or conversion to office or retail space. Included in the sale are D-1, D-2, D-3, and D-6 liquor licenses, providing additional opportunities for hospitality or entertainment operations while preserving a landmark piece of Newark's history.

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

MLS number: 20260625154537654619000000
Status: Active
MLS: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listing office: Shai-Hess Commerical Real Estate, LLC
Listing agent: Joseph Gebhart
List date: Jun 25, 2026

Location & neighborhood

Ben Franklin Elementary School4/5 stars1.0 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Carson Elementary School3/5 stars1.0 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Newark High School2.5/5 stars1.2 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Heritage Middle School2.5/5 stars1.4 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
John Clem Elementary School3/5 stars1.7 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment

Data details

District attendance-area locator

District: Newark 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 7590; Licking County; Ohio

Area housing context

Data details

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey

Geography: Census Tract 7590; Licking County; Ohio
GEOID: 39089759000
Period: 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates
Retrieved: Oct 24, 2026
Median owner-occupied value: $109,900 ± $33,155
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: 1,589
Occupied: 94%
Owner occupied: 32%
Median year built: 1938
Median gross rent: $773

How this home fits the Newark market

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly housing cost

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

Estimated monthly payment

$5,121

Estimated loan amount: $680,000

Principal & interest: $4,298
Property taxes: $469
Home insurance: $354
HOA/COA fees: Not included

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About this home

List price: $850,000
Original list price: $850,000
Days on market: 121 days
Annual property taxes: $5,625 / year
Year built: 1890

MLS # 20260625154537654619000000 · Listed by Joseph Gebhart · Shai-Hess Commerical Real Estate, LLC · Listed Jun 25, 2026 · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Property details

Listing overviewMLS-approved public listing fields

MLS number: 226023483
Status: Active
List price: $850,000
Original list price: $850,000
List date: Jun 25, 2026
Property type: Commercial
Property subtype: Entertainment
County: Licking
Township: None
Parcel number: 054-187000-00.000

TaxesMLS-approved public listing fields

Annual property tax: $5,625
Tax year: 2,025

Rooms and interiorMLS-approved public listing fields

Bathrooms: 0
Finished area: 24,256 sq ft

Exterior and lotMLS-approved public listing fields

Lot size: 0.4

Listing and showing informationMLS-approved public listing fields

Listing office: Shai-Hess Commerical Real Estate, LLC
Listing agent: Joseph Gebhart
Public remarks: This impressive 10,642± SF building, constructed in 1916 as Newark's main post office, blends historic character with modern versatility. Designed under James A. Wetmore, its classic architecture reflects early 20th-century civic pride. Most recently used as an event venue for private parties and church services, the property features spacious interiors and high ceilings, offering flexible options for continued event use or conversion to office or retail space. Included in the sale are D-1, D-2, D-3, and D-6 liquor licenses, providing additional opportunities for hospitality or entertainment operations while preserving a landmark piece of Newark's history.

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

MLS number: 20260625154537654619000000
Status: Active
MLS: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
Listing office: Shai-Hess Commerical Real Estate, LLC
Listing agent: Joseph Gebhart
List date: Jun 25, 2026

Location & neighborhood

Ben Franklin Elementary School4/5 stars1.0 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Carson Elementary School3/5 stars1.0 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Newark High School2.5/5 stars1.2 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
Heritage Middle School2.5/5 stars1.4 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment
John Clem Elementary School3/5 stars1.7 mi straight-line · Nearby public school—not an assignment

Data details

District attendance-area locator

District: Newark City School District

Census Tract 7590; Licking County; Ohio

Area housing context

Data details

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey

Geography: Census Tract 7590; Licking County; Ohio
GEOID: 39089759000
Period: 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates
Retrieved: Oct 24, 2026
Median owner-occupied value: $109,900 ± $33,155
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: 1,589
Occupied: 94%
Owner occupied: 32%
Median year built: 1938
Median gross rent: $773

How this home fits the Newark market

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly housing cost

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

Estimated monthly payment

$5,121

Estimated loan amount: $680,000

Principal & interest: $4,298
Property taxes: $469
Home insurance: $354
HOA/COA fees: Not included

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

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

Estimate details