14659 E State Route 37, Sunbury, OH 43074 (MLS# 226018964)

14659 E State Route 37, Sunbury, OH 43074

$899,300

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,954 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 62,726 Status: Active

Current Price: $899,300 List Date: 5/29/2026 Last Modified: 7/13/2026

Overview

Description

Steeped in history and timeless character, the legendary Van Dorn Inn is ready for its next steward. Situated on 1.44 scenic acres, this extraordinary 4,397 square foot property traces its roots back to 1817, when Gilbert and Magdalena Van Dorn journeyed from New Jersey to Ohio and constructed the original 4-wall log cabin. Over the centuries, this remarkable home has played an integral role in Trenton Township history, serving as an inn, tavern, stagecoach stop, store, post office, church, and more. Rich with preserved original details, the home features 5 original fireplaces, including a fully functioning 6.5-foot-wide tavern fireplace, original wood flooring throughout, original front, funeral, and tavern doors, as well as original 12-over-12 single-pane windows. Both the main and rear staircases remain original, adding to the home's unmatched authenticity and charm. Offering 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a 4-car detached garage/barn, the property combines historic significan ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 226018964

Location Property Info

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 899300
Street #: 14659
Street PreDirection: E
Street Name: State Route 37
County: Delaware
State: OH
Zip Code: 43074
School District: BIG WALNUT LSD 2101 DEL CO.
Township: Trenton

OfficeContract Info

MLS Entry Date: 2026-05-27

General Property Info

Total Baths: 4
Baths F.H: 3.1
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Built Prior to 1978: Yes
Garage/EnclosdSpaces: 4
Year Built: 1817
SqFt Documented: 3954
Documented SqFt Source: Realist
SqFt ATFLS: 4397
ATFLS Source: owner
Lot Size (Side): IRR
Acreage: 1.44
Manufactured Housing Y/N: No
HOA/COA Y/N: No

Tax Info

Parcel #: 416-430-01-053-000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 7288

Remarks Misc

Directions: N on 605S to R on SR37

Bedroom Level

Beds UP2: Yes
Beds UP1: 5

More Information

Full Baths Level

Full Baths UP2: Yes
Full Baths UP1: Yes
Full B Entry Level: Yes

Half Baths Level

Half Baths UP1: Yes

Living Room Level

Living R Entry Level: Yes

Dining Room Level

Dining Entry Level: Yes

Eating Space Level

Eating S Entry Level: Yes

Family Room Level

Family R Entry Level: Yes

Rec Room Level

Rec Room UP1: Yes

Utility Space Level

Utility Entry Level: Yes

Basement

Basement Y/N: Yes

Fireplace

Total Fireplaces: 5
Four or More: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes
Wood Burning Stove: Yes

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit: No

Auction Info

Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No

Location & Property Info

List Price/SqFt: 227.44
City (Mailing Addr): Sunbury
Corp LimitPerAuditor: None
New Construction: No

Office/Contract Info

Active on MLS: 2026-05-29

Remarks & Misc

Property Description: Steeped in history and timeless character, the legendary Van Dorn Inn is ready for its next steward. Situated on 1.44 scenic acres, this extraordinary 4,397 square foot property traces its roots back to 1817, when Gilbert and Magdalena Van Dorn journeyed from New Jersey to Ohio and constructed the original 4-wall log cabin. Over the centuries, this remarkable home has played an integral role in Trenton Township history, serving as an inn, tavern, stagecoach stop, store, post office, church, and more. Rich with preserved original details, the home features 5 original fireplaces, including a fully functioning 6.5-foot-wide tavern fireplace, original wood flooring throughout, original front, funeral, and tavern doors, as well as original 12-over-12 single-pane windows. Both the main and rear staircases remain original, adding to the home's unmatched authenticity and charm. Offering 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a 4-car detached garage/barn, the property combines historic significance with important modern improvements. Stairs in the barn lead to a spacious bonus/recreation room, providing flexible space for hobbies, entertaining, studio use, or storage. Extensive restoration work has been completed on the two main first-floor fireplaces, electrical, and plumbing systems. Within the last 10 years, new furnaces, air conditioning units, and new roofs on both the main home and barn have been installed. Original character and historical integrity abound in this truly rare and magnificent property - a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a living piece of Ohio history.

Addl Acceptance Cond

None Known: Yes

Levels

Two and One Half: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Common Walls

No Common Walls: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Basement Description

Partial: Yes
Walk-Up Access: Yes

Foundation

Stone: Yes

Lot Characteristics

Wooded: Yes

Rooms

1st Flr Laundry: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Eat Space/Kit: Yes
Family Rm/Non Bsmt: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Gas: Yes

New Financing

Conventional: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Windows

Storm Part: Yes

Den/Home Office Level

Den/Home Office Entry Level: Yes

Interior Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic/Porcelain: Yes
Wood: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Waste Tr/Sys: Yes

Interior Amenities

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Whirlpool/Tub: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Fencing

Fenced: Yes

Exterior

Brick: Yes
Stucco: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

MLS Primary PhotoSrc

Realtor Provided: Yes

Property Features

Levels: Two and One Half Architectural Style: Traditional Common Walls: No Common Walls Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener Basement Description: Partial; Walk-Up Access Foundation: Stone Exterior: Brick; Stucco; Wood Siding Rooms: 1st Flr Laundry; Bonus Room; Den/Home Office - Non Bsmt; Dining Room; Eat Space/Kit; Family Rm/Non Bsmt; Living Room Fireplace: Four or More; Wood Burning; Wood Burning Stove Heating: Forced Air; Gas Air Conditioning: Central Air Windows: Storm Part Interior Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic/Porcelain; Wood Sewer: Private Sewer Exterior Amenities: Waste Tr/Sys Water Source: Public Interior Amenities: Dishwasher; Electric Dryer Hookup; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Refrigerator; Whirlpool/Tub Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Fencing: Fenced New Financing: Conventional Lot Characteristics: Wooded MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Realtor Provided

Listing Office: Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs

Listing Agent: Brian D Kemp

Last Updated: July - 13 - 2026

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