740 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
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OFF MARKET

$253,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,041 sqft

740 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130

Est. Refi. Payment $1,695/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 9, 2021 for $197,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$254K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$1K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$55K (+27.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +57% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$252K
September 2026$248K
August 2026$259K
July 2026$262K
June 2026$260K
May 2026$257K
April 2026$259K
March 2026$258K
February 2026$252K
January 2026$244K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
430 Madison Ave, Lancaster, OH
0.06
Single-Family Home
$225,000
08/05/26
3
1.5
1,371
769 E Mulberry St, Lancaster, OH
0.11
Single-Family Home
$250,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,953
741 E Mulberry St, Lancaster, OH
0.11
Single-Family Home
$264,900
07/10/26
3
1.5
1,680
744 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH
0.01
Single-Family Home
$300,000
12/17/25
3
3
1,854
1012 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$200,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,346
736 E Allen St, Lancaster, OH
0.18
Single-Family Home
$229,000
03/17/26
3
1.5
1,504
648 King St, Lancaster, OH
0.18
Single-Family Home
$255,000
05/20/26
3
2
1,468
514 N Eastwood Ave, Lancaster, OH
0.08
Single-Family Home
$127,000
05/27/26
3
2
1,658
726 King St, Lancaster, OH
0.08
Single-Family Home
$240,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,233
615 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH
0.22
Single-Family Home
$231,750
06/24/26
3
1.5
1,581

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
744 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.01
$303,700
3
3
1,854
Off Market
734 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.01
$221,200
3
2
1,567
Off Market
730 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.02
$230,800
3
3
1,992
Off Market
435 N Eastwood Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.02
$276,100
3
3
2,500
Off Market
433 N Eastwood Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.02
$228,300
4
1.5
1,387
Off Market
726 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.02
$316,000
3
2.5
2,036
Off Market
415 N Eastwood Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.03
$225,900
3
1
1,109
Off Market
724 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.03
$177,500
3
2
1,417
Off Market
428 N Eastwood Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.03
$95,000
2
1
768
Off Market
430 N Eastwood Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$205,100
2
2
1,252
Off Market
718 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$256,600
3
2
2,068
Off Market
739 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$234,500
3
1
1,428
Off Market
733 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$250,000
3
2
1,727
Off Market
745 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$217,900
3
2
1,495
Off Market
806 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$212,000
2
1
944
Off Market
729 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$222,500
3
1.5
1,143
Off Market
747 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$273,400
3
2
1,915
Off Market
424 N Eastwood Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$224,500
3
2
1,502
Off Market
735 King St, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.04
$190,400
Studio
-
1,011
Off Market
731 King St, Lancaster, OH 43130
0.05
$175,600
2
1
1,056
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1926
2,041 sqft
$124/sqft
Garage

About this House

Welcome to beautiful tree-lined E 5th Avenue! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts the character & charm you would expect. Large front porch is great for relaxing. Living room flooded with natural light offers a decorative fireplace surround and built-in shelving. Elegant dining room with built in bench seating is perfect for holiday gatherings. Kitchen leads to a backroom addition which could be used as a den or office space. Bedrooms are very generous in size, each with ample closet spaces. Third floor bonus room which could be a 4th bedroom. Beautiful and private backyard backs up to a grass alley. One-car detached garage. Great location close to parks, schools, and entertainment! Come see why this would be a great place to call home!
740 E 5th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,041 sqft single-family home built in 1926. It last sold for $197,000 on Dec 9, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $253,700, with a rent estimate of $2,157/month.

Home Details for 740 E 5th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926Year Updated: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 9, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$197,000
Jul 20, 2017
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #216038850
Sold
$131,100
Apr 29, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$139,900
Apr 26, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$139,900
Apr 14, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$139,900

Market trends in Lancaster

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$251K
$4.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
Price per sq ft
$181
$4MoM
Available listings
195
6MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Lancaster

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  • 71% say there's holiday spirit
  • 66% say there are sidewalks
  • 58% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Julie Tucker
    "Small town but has all lots of shopping and restaurants "
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  • Julie Tucker
    "Slow traffic "
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  • Jodie DeLong
    "Nice area, walking distance to downtown. Firehouse, post office, police station, awesome park beside the firehouse, Catholic community at the top of the hill. School & all"
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  • Julie Tucker
    "Small town feel with big city options. Neighbors are friendly, very quiet neighborhood, lots of wildlife even being 5 minutes from everything. Easy access to Columbus and other larger cities "
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  • Kristin Hunt
    "There are not a lot of families with kids in them. My kid has a hard time finding kids that live here all the time and don’t just visit. "
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  • Doug Funkhouser
    "My commute is 34 miles mostly via the highway. It’s manageable and worth it to live here. Occasionally an accident can delay the commute but that can happen anywhere. "
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  • Julie Tucker
    "In and around Lancaster is easy but must own personal vehicle. Commuting to Columbus can be tedious. Traffic on 33 very heavy during rush hour "
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  • Julie Tucker
    "Quit neighborhood. Rural feeling with all the convenience of being in the city. Neighbors are friendly and watch out for each other "
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  • Kris H.
    "About 35 minutes to downtown Columbus. There are several ways to get there but traffic is usually horrible"
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  • Julie Tucker
    "Depending on time of day traffic can be heavy but it is manageable. Roads are always maintained and easy drive "
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  • Barbara L.
    "Kind and friendly neighbors who look out for each other. Close to Talmadge elementary schools with bike trail to the school."
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  • Jessica W.
    "I am near everything in my community. If I can't get to ut by walking or driving, the bus is on its first stop in my area and starts at 8am. This area isn't to bad but I would nit recommend my apartments to anyone. They are invested with drugs, bugs and and slum lords. But the houses and area around are very decent."
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  • Heatherann740
    "I’ve lived in this area from birth until 19 or 20 I moved away for about 15 years maybe a few more growing up it was a safe area neighbors friendly could leave your door unlocked I would not really be able to say the same now as most of small town USA it has been taken over by drug pushers and users this area is known for methamphetamine use and manufacturing wish it was how I remember it growing up but I still wouldn’t say it’s the worst area it’s just not as wholesome as it once was"
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  • Barbara L.
    "People drive, skateboarding and kids riding their bikes but it’s scary because the drivers go so fast it’s scary. More younger families are moving on my as my Street is going through these changes."
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  • Carol F.
    "Great neighborhood to bring up kids or live single. Schools, grocery, churches. Lots going on downtown. "
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  • Katherine H.
    "People complain too much about the barking of other dog owners. If you have a dog it will bark, if you don’t like it go live in the country. Dogs WILL bark. "
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  • Swaylan10
    "Dog owners would not like the really ferocious breeds in Lancaster because they do not know boundaries and when not to chase after other animals"
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  • Dshouldis56
    "Activities for the young and aged just about weekly. Yard sales, Christian Events, meals on the grounds, Weddings, private parties, craft shows, swimming, picnicking, "
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  • Nicolewoodman162017
    "I wouldn’t say that it’s the worst place, but it’s definitely not the best either. Lancaster is becoming more populated and because of that, there are a lot more crimes."
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  • Newgrandma00
    "The people are very friendly it’s a quiet neighborhood and very well taken care of. I like living here very much"
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  • Nicolewoodman162017
    "Lancaster is becoming more of a city so if you’re coming from Columbus or another bigger city like that, hoping for a less hectic place to settle down; this is not the place for you."
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  • Natalie C.
    "We have weekly downtown events. Tons of local shop and support. Local farms. Local produce. Amazing community spirit. "
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  • Lancaster Resident.
    "usually not too bad, public transit is available, more uber and lyft drivers are needed but some are available."
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  • John s
    "Beautiful historical town with good schools and community spirit. Also beautiful parks and fairground "
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  • Mary s
    "I love this neighbor good its quite and we all watch out for each.the houses are kept up and its stays very clean we all mind our business "
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  • Dibelleau777
    "Most do not pick up their dogs poo😞so sad it,s a beautiful place to live, just not a lot of respectful people, when it comes to this issue."
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  • Ms. Mccoy
    "I've lived here 33 years of my life. Schools are great! My neighbors are kind and we watch out for one another. Overall little crime in the city."
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  • Ms. Mccoy
    "I've lived here 33 years of my life. Schools are great! My neighbors are kind and we watch out for one another. Overall little crime in the city."
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  • Zack J. B. II.
    "They would like the big open yards. Everyone out in my neighborhood has dogs. There is woods and a park close by."
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  • Susan S.
    "Safe, no crime, friendly area, great place to raise children. New schools and good education. City departments quick to address any needs in development or city areas. "
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  • Susan S.
    "This is a quiet peaceful neighborhood. Neighbor are helpful, will watch your house, mow your grass and assist in whatever you may need help with"
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  • Alyssa S.
    "I hate that there is a lack of sidewalks in Lancaster... only in select areas and downtown. Most suburbs have no sidewalks so you have to walk in the road!"
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Frequently asked questions about 740 E 5th Ave

  • What is 740 E 5th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 740 E 5th Ave in Lancaster, OH is $253,700.
  • What is the price history for 740 E 5th Ave?
    740 E 5th Ave in Lancaster, OH last sold for $197,000 in December 2021.
  • Is Lancaster a buyer's or seller's market?
    Lancaster is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Lancaster?
    The median sale price in Lancaster is $251K. That is down $4.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 740 E 5th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 740 E 5th Ave in Lancaster, OH has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 740 E 5th Ave?
    The lot at 740 E 5th Ave in Lancaster, OH is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

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