Morrow County, Ohio Real Estate

Mount Gilead Breakfast to Benefit YMCA of Morrow County

Once again, the Presbyterian Church of Mount Gilead, (OH) puts on their 4th Saturday Breakfast with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit a local non-profit agency that serves members of the community.

This month (April) the fortunate recipient was the relatively new YMCA of Morrow County.  Our "Y" has only been in existence for about 3 or 4 years and while some nay-sayers may have said "It won't work", a small team of dedicated folks have worked hard to not only open the doors and equip the Y, but also to market the services and classes to the community and build a consistant, dedicated membership.

Our new "Y" in Mount Gilead serves all of Morrow County and is something that we can all be proud of and we are thankful to those folks who had the vision to bring this fine organization to our community.

The First Presbyterian Church in Mount Gilead delivers a fresh, home-cooked breakfast each 4th Saturday of the month.  Organizations that benefit from these breakfasts, in addition to the YMCA include: Helpline, Special Olympics, Turning Point, Hospice of Morrow County, Clothes Closet, Habitat for Humanity of Morrow County and many others. 

We'd like to suggest that you put the "4th Saturday" on your calendar and plan on coming to the next breakfast, served from 7am - 10am at a cost of only $5 all to benefit worthy non-profit organizations of Morrow County.

First Presbyterian Church is located at 55 N. Cherry Street in Mount Gilead.

Mount Gilead Excited About 8 Sisters Bakery

Mount Gilead is excited to share a new business in our downtown district.  8 Sisters Bakery has come to town and offers always fresh baked on-site breads, pastries, donuts and much more.

I was in the day after they opened and bought an apple fritter and boy was it yummy!  Kathy and I have been in a few times since to get fresh bread or rolls and we're always greeted with a smile and friendly service.

So come on in to Mount Gilead, stop on in at 8 Sisters Bakery on S. Main Street and introduce yourself and see what scrumptious goodies they have for you today!

Here's a link to an article in the Marion Star about the Grand Opening and a little about the family - http://tinyurl.com/4udpn7q

Wooded Acreage w/ Residence & Commercial Building 1000 N Main, Mount Gilead, OH

WOW! 42 beautiful acres mostly wooded with Whetstone Creek running through. Commercial building offers nicely finished 1br apartment and two (40'x27' & 40'x30') insulated/heated garages for vehicle storage.  Propane overhead radiant heat and woodburning furnace in garage, propane furnace in apt.

Listed at $229,000

Be sure to take the Virtual Tour and watch the You Tube videos at http://tinyurl.com/2wegfk6

iS THERE RADON IN MOUNT GILEAD?

Radon gas can be a worry for homeowners. This naturally occurring substance has been found in homes throughout the country. It is odorless, colorless and undetectable without sophisticated testing. Radon has been linked to many diseases, and environmental experts caution that it should be tested. Remember that if radon gas is detected, it can usually be removed at a relatively low cost with simple ventilation systems.

If you are concerned about radon in your home, you can have it tested. You can contact your nearest branch of the Environmental Protection Agency for information about how to find a reputable company qualified to perform the tests. If you are buying a new home in an area where radon has been a problem, you might consider including a radon test as part of the structural contingency clause. And if you are planning to sell your home, you can test it for radon before placing it on the market. If there is no problem, your fears will be put to rest, and even if radon is detected, it is neither difficult nor costly to correct.

Here's a link you can follow to learn more about Radon, it's hazards and how you can rid of it if you have in your house.

Why Can't I Find A Bargain Home In Mount Gilead?

Those Bargain Homes In Mount Gilead are out there, but you need to be scouring the listings on a daily basis and you must be ready to act as soon as a good value comes along.  In this current market, there are lots of distressed properties where the seller needs to sell to avoid impending foreclosure or the bank has already taken ownership of the property and they just want to get the home off their inventory.

Most buyers want a home that is in tip-top condition and ready for them to occupy, but many homes sell for bargain prices because they need work. Mount Gilead buyers love "fixer-uppers" for the obvious reasons: the affordable price and the satisfaction of remodeling the house to accommodate your tastes and needs.

Whether you are buying the property in Mount Gilead for yourself or as an investment, choose a house that is in a good location and structurally sound. It should be priced enough below market value (usually 25%) to allow plenty of room for a profitable re-sale after the work is completed.

It is important to educate yourself before taking on a fixer-upper project. Inexpensive cosmetic improvements often give the greatest return on your investment-- paint will increase the value three times for every dollar invested. Landscaping, carpeting, and light fixtures are also relatively inexpensive improvements. Try to avoid purchasing a house in Mount Gilead that needs expensive structural improvements such as a new roof, plumbing, wiring, or foundation repairs.

Remodeling a kitchen will rarely add more than the cost of the upgrade, but new appliances usually give a fine return. An extra bathroom is the best renovation from an investment point of view, often giving twice its cost in added value.   

If you'd like help in finding that Bargain Home In Mount Gilead, give me a call at 419-947-4004.    

Home For Sale in Mount Gilead, OHIO 

Mount Gilead, Ohio Real Estate Agent, Herb Baldwin, offers this great new listing at only $189,900.

This home, custom built by Oak Ridge Construction in 2003, offers the buyer over 1700 square feet of beautifully appointed living space.  Some of the amenities of this Mount Gilead, Ohio home include; vaulted ceiling in living room, hardwood floors in kitchen and dining area, 42" cupboards in kitchen, and all solid oak 6 panel doors and oak trim throughout.

Located at 5050 Township Road 117 (also known on some maps as Linn Road) just about 4-5 miles due east of Mount Gilead, Ohio and approx 4 miles from the I-71 and State Route 95 interchange.

Other features and amenities include: first floor master bedroom with huge walk-in closet and luxurious master bath featuring his/hers bath sinks and a built-in make-up mirrored vanity desk.  There's a fully finished family room in the basement along with an unfinished area that currently serves as a great area for the excercise equipment along with an additional furnace room for mechanicals and storage.

To find out more about this fine quality Mount Gilead, Ohio home and see interior photos, room sizes, seller property disclosure and even take a Virtual Tour, follow this link to http://bit.ly/ceznof

Mount Gilead Homeowner Saves $400 On Property Taxes!  That's right and so can homeowners in Cardington, Marengo, Edison, Chesterville, Sparta, Johnsville, or any other Ohio city for that matter.

If you (or anyone you know) is at least 65 years old OR permanently and totally disabled, then that person (assuming they're a homeowner) can qualify for the modified, expanded Ohio Homestead Exemption.  By applying for this Ohio Homestead Exemption (application form here) and submitting it to your County Auditor's Office, you can receive a 25% reduction (credit) on your property tax bill!

This is not your Father's Homestead exemption where you probably wouldn't have qualified based on some income limits that they had set.  This new and revised exemption is available to ALL Ohio homeowners 65 and older or permanently and totally disabled.

To find out more and read all the FAQ's, follow this link to the Ohio Dept of Taxation web site.  My point is this:  Even if YOU would not qualify based on your age, tell your parents, aunts/uncles, friends at church, ANYBODY who is over 65 so they might save a few hundred dollars this year!

Mount Gilead, OHIO To Host RE/MAX Balloon.  That's right, once again, on October 17, 2009, the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will be in Mount Gilead, Ohio and you can ride in it!

Again this year, the agents of RE/MAX Genesis will be hosting their annual United Way Fundraiser.  The party will be held on the grounds of the local RE/MAX office located at 745 W. Marion Road in Mount Gilead, Ohio and the public is invited to attend.  There will be free hot dogs and bratwurst sandwiches, along with other yummy snacks and the United Way Agencies of Morrow County will be hosting games for the little ones.  We'll have a cornhole tournament, live (and DJ) music, a bonfire to roast your marshmallows and of couse the RE/MAX balloon.  You'll be able to ride (tethered) to about 100 feet and your $5 donation will be for the benefit of United Way of Morrow County.

In addition, folks will have an opportunity to throw a pie in the face of their choice of; Mayor Mike Porter, Morrow County Commissioner Tom Harden, First Knox National Bank Manager Erin Kelty, or RE/MAX Genesis Realtor Patti Jackson.  All monies received for the day from rides, games, cornhole, or balloon rides will all be donated 100% to United Way of Morrow County.

Take a look at the video above that shows the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon in Chicagoland.