Historic Church Conversion - One-of-a-Kind Home in Downtown Lancaster!!
Live in a work of art in the heart of Lancaster's historic district. Originally built in 1851 as Emmanuel Lutheran Church, later consecrated as the B'Nai Israel Temple in 1927. This registered historic building has been masterfully converted into a 4,284 sq ft residence that blends preserved architectural elements with modern living. Highlights include arched church doors, soaring vaulted ceilings, a majestic bell tower & original gothic stained-glass windows throughout, a studio and loft space - perfect for artists, musicians, or Airbnb revenue. The versatile open-concept design offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen and walk-in pantry, a generous recreation room complete with pool table. Steps from downtown's vibrant art galleries and museums, coffee shops, restaurants and the library. If you're looking for a property with profound history, architectural beauty, and endless creative potential - this is it! HomeGard Warranty $629 included.
For sale
Price cut: $13.1K (8/8)
$424,900
131 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, OH 43130
4beds
4,284sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$419,500 Zestimate®
$99/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Airy loft spaceGenerous recreation roomDramatic bell towerGothic stained-glass windowsOriginal gothic doorsWalk-in pantryLarge kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 06:04pm
Listed by:
Jenifer M Campbell 740-407-4343,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Servc,
Allan Anderson 740-503-0452,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Servc
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 225026079

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,284
- Total interior livable area: 4,284 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 3,484.8 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0535049300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lancaster
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $99/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,375
- Date on market: 7/15/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
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