Seller is offering a $35,000 buyer credit to facilitate customization and improvements, for a contract secured on or before April 30! Discover a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Hoover Reservoir. Nestled on nearly 2 private acres with direct reservoir access, this original-owner home, built in 1987, offers a rare chance to create your own path to the water's edge--something few properties can claim. The residence combines timeless craftsmanship with the serenity of a natural setting, making it an ideal retreat just minutes from Westerville and New Albany.
Whether you envision updating the existing home, expanding the footprint, or simply embracing the lifestyle of lakefront living, this property offers unmatched potential. With iconic Hoover Reservoir as your backdrop, you'll enjoy fishing, kayaking, wildlife, and sunsets from your own backyard.
Original owner. Nearly 2 acres. Direct water access. Oversized 3-car garage with EV charging. A unique blend of nature, privacy, and convenience--this is more than a home, it's a legacy property.
For sale
Price cut: $41K (1/16)
$1,034,000
5040 Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43082
4beds
4,260sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
1.92 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Timeless craftsmanshipDirect reservoir access
- 206 days |
- 4,897 |
- 139 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 07:34am
Listed by:
Jeffrey Rusch 614-270-3915,
The Westwood Real Estate Co.
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS ,MLS#: 225033142
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, One
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,260
- Total interior livable area: 4,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Invisible
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1.92 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 31713001058000
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Waste Tr/Sys
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Westerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,080,700
- Annual tax amount: $16,884
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $1,034,000-3.8%$243/sqft |
Source:  Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225033142 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $1,075,000-10.9%$252/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225033142 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $1,207,000-6.2%$283/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225033142 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,287,000+98%$302/sqft |
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225033142 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2012 | Listing removed | $649,900$153/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX CONNECTION REALTORS #211024822 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $649,900$153/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX CONNECTION REALTORS #211024822 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,884 +1.5% | $378,250 |
| 2023 | $16,636 +12% | $378,250 +30.8% |
| 2022 | $14,858 -0.5% | $289,240 |
| 2021 | $14,927 -0.2% | $289,240 |
| 2020 | $14,964 +10.6% | $289,240 +15.4% |
| 2019 | $13,524 +7.5% | $250,600 |
| 2018 | $12,576 +20.8% | $250,600 +13.6% |
| 2017 | $10,409 | $220,510 |
| 2016 | $10,409 -0.5% | $220,510 |
| 2015 | $10,462 +0.3% | $220,510 |
| 2014 | $10,432 -5.7% | $220,510 |
| 2013 | $11,059 +1.5% | $220,510 |
| 2012 | $10,898 +0.9% | $220,510 |
| 2011 | $10,797 +7.3% | $220,510 +6.9% |
| 2010 | $10,061 +22.2% | $206,190 |
| 2009 | $8,236 +2.3% | $206,190 |
| 2008 | $8,051 +7.2% | $206,190 |
| 2007 | $7,508 -1.1% | $206,190 |
| 2006 | $7,594 +5.1% | $206,190 |
| 2005 | $7,223 | $206,190 |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | $9,295 | $172,865 |
| 2002 | -- | $172,865 +42.7% |
| 2000 | $6,773 -2.2% | $121,100 |
| 1999 | $6,928 | $121,100 |
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Est. payment
$6,549/mo
Principal & interest
$5170
Property taxes
$1379
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Neighborhood: 43082
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- 7/10Big Walnut Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 4.1 mi
- 8/10Big Walnut Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Big Walnut High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
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