Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Lancaster
160 pre-1940 homes closed in Lancaster in 2026 through September 28, 2026, 29% of every sale in town, at a median of $206,750. The comparison that matters is Lancaster itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Lancaster
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Lancaster closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $206,750 | $265,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $156 | $186 |
| Median days on market | 10 | 8 |
| Median year built | 1900 | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 88% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 1% | |
| Active listings today | 67 | median asking $229,500 |
These homes cleared 22% under the Lancaster median. That gap is size, age and lot as much as the feature. Send me the address and I will pull the comparables that actually apply.
Where this sits
ZIP codes with these sales: 43130. School districts serving Lancaster: Lancaster City School District. All pre-1940 homes across Central Ohio: Historic Homes Built Before 1940.
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Questions people ask
How much do pre-1940 homes cost in Lancaster?
A median of $206,750 across 160 closings between January 1 and September 28, 2026, against $265,000 for all Lancaster closings. 88% closed under $300,000 and 1% at $500,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Lancaster?
Median 10 days from list to contract, against 8 for the town as a whole. 67 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $229,500.
How is "pre-1940 homes" defined here?
By the MLS record: year built 1940 or earlier. Not by a listing description, so the count is reproducible.
Data: MLS closings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through September 28, 2026. Aggregates only.