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$260,000

178 W Lincoln Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
Listed by Rebecca Iker · Real of Ohio
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,125 sqft
Year built
1969

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully renovated Cape Cod nestled on nearly an acre just moments from Oberlin College. Backing directly to the scenic North Coast Inland Trail and Oberlin Arboretum, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of modern updates, peaceful surroundings, and convenience to town and campus life. Inside, the refreshed interior features a family room that flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, complete with granite countertops, painted cabinetry with new hardware, tile backsplash, updated lighting, and newer stainless appliances (2024). The main level offers convenient first-floor living with a renovated primary bedroom, additional bedroom, and a beautifully updated full bath featuring new plumbing, vanity, fixtures, and walk-in shower/tub updates. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms along with additional storage space. Extensive updates throughout include luxury vinyl flooring, fresh interior paint, replaced doors, updated bannister, new ceiling fans, and an ADT security system for added peace of mind. The exterior has been thoughtfully transformed with new siding, metal roof, windows, doors, and covered front and rear patios (2025). The newly constructed pole barn-style 2-car garage with opener and enclosed heated breezeway adds exceptional functionality and versatility. Additional improvements include a renovated shed, gravel driveway enhancements, shade trees, updated HVAC components including new A/C (2026), New water heater (2026), and reconditioned furnace with filtered intake vent system. Enjoy the rare combination of privacy, nature access, and turnkey living in one of Oberlin's most desirable locations. All appliances and fixtures will remain with the home.

Property details

MLS
NOWDD
MLS #
5211434
Property type
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision
Follets Add 02
Status
Active
Days on market
84
On market date
May 28, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.95 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Oberlin Online School
0.95 mi away · Grades 0
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
Not yet rated
Local Score not yet available for this school
Enrollment
1
District
Oberlin City Schools
Middle
Langston Middle School
0.98 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
207
Student:teacher ratio
9.4:1
District
Oberlin City Schools
High
Oberlin High School
1.29 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
245
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Oberlin City Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Oberlin's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

61
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks12
Schools6
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

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$1,716/mo
$52,000 down
$208,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,349
Property tax (est.)$217
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 20, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.