Farmhouse with Bank Barn on 91 Acres of Tillable Fields and Hunting Woods in Perry County
$899,900
Perry County, Ohio, near New Straitsville — 91.51 acres of rolling farmstead land, 20 minutes from Logan and 30 from Lancaster.
The farmhouse has been steadily worked over: new windows in 2012, then new siding, roof, gutters, hardwood, carpet, countertops, and fixtures in 2014, a new furnace in 2015, and a new water heater and all appliances in 2024. It runs on county water, septic, and propane — no well to worry about. The 40×25 bank barn anchors the outbuildings. About 28 of the 91.5 acres are open and tillable, with the balance in woods that carry an established trail system and access to several ponds for fishing. Road frontage runs approximately 1,400 feet. The seller reports strong hunting, and mineral interests transfer with the deed.
Listed at $899,900. Listing courtesy of Mossy Oak Properties Bauer Real Estate Co.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
The home is on county water rather than a private well — a meaningful advantage that removes the most common rural infrastructure uncertainty. Septic is on-site; buyers should have it inspected as standard practice. The several ponds on the wooded acreage offer livestock watering and wildlife habitat beyond the domestic supply.
Crop & Income Potential
About 28 of the 91.5 acres are open and described as tillable and fenceable — enough for a serious hay or row-crop operation, rotational grazing for cattle or horses, or a combination. Perry County's glacial soils support corn, soybeans, and mixed hay. The wooded balance provides timber, hunting, and firewood supply, with an established trail system already in place.
Sustainability
The thorough renovation history — roof, windows, siding, furnace, appliances — means the major systems are current and known quantities, which reduces early maintenance demands significantly. Propane heat is standard in rural Perry County; buyers should budget accordingly and assess solar potential on the open acreage. The timber on the wooded 60-plus acres supports a long-term wood-management plan.
The Boundaries
About 1,400 feet of road frontage on a 91.5-acre parcel is generous and confirms accessible boundary lines. Buyers should obtain a current survey regardless, and verify the mineral rights language precisely in the deed — the transfer is noted as a feature, so understanding exactly what conveys is worth a title attorney's review before closing.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Perry County is one of Ohio's quieter Appalachian-edge counties — rolling hills, small towns, and a long history of coal mining that has given way to farming, timber, and recreation. New Straitsville is a small village with deep labor history; the nearby town of Logan is the county seat of Hocking County and serves as the regional hub for services, dining, and events. This is genuine rural Ohio, not a commuter fringe.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
Ohio State University Extension serves Perry County with programming on crop production, livestock, and farm business management relevant to both the tillable ground and the wooded acreage. Farm supply and co-op access is available through the Logan area. The density of working farms in the county means equipment, hay, and specialty services are locally available.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
Hocking Hills State Park — one of Ohio's most visited natural areas — is roughly 20 miles west, with caves, waterfalls, and extensive hiking through the Hocking Hills gorges. Wayne National Forest borders Perry County to the south and east, providing public hunting, horseback trails, and ATV routes. The property's own trail system and fishing ponds make on-site recreation a daily feature rather than a drive away.
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