Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Zanesville
49 pre-1940 homes closed in Zanesville in 2026 through September 28, 2026, 28% of every sale in town, at a median of $179,000. The comparison that matters is Zanesville itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Zanesville
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Zanesville closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $179,000 | $259,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $119 | $172 |
| Median days on market | 25 | 24 |
| Median year built | 1924 | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 98% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 0% | |
| Active listings today | 33 | median asking $170,000 |
These homes cleared 31% under the Zanesville 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
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 Zanesville?
A median of $179,000 across 49 closings between January 1 and September 28, 2026, against $259,000 for all Zanesville closings. 98% closed under $300,000 and 0% at $500,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Zanesville?
Median 25 days from list to contract, against 24 for the town as a whole. 33 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $170,000.
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.