Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Mount Vernon
94 pre-1940 homes closed in Mount Vernon in 2026 through September 28, 2026, 39.7% of every sale in town, at a median of $224,250. The comparison that matters is Mount Vernon itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Mount Vernon
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Mount Vernon closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $224,250 | $257,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $155 | $184 |
| Median days on market | 18 | 15 |
| Median year built | 1910 | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 86% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 1% | |
| Active listings today | 34 | median asking $254,950 |
These homes cleared 13% under the Mount Vernon 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: 43050. School districts serving Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
A median of $224,250 across 94 closings between January 1 and September 28, 2026, against $257,000 for all Mount Vernon closings. 86% closed under $300,000 and 1% at $500,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Mount Vernon?
Median 18 days from list to contract, against 15 for the town as a whole. 34 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $254,950.
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.