Scioto County Real Estate

Scioto County Real Estate

Welcome to Scioto County, Ohio – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Appalachian foothills, where natural beauty and small-town charm come together to create a unique living experience. Known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, Scioto County is an ideal destination for those seeking a serene lifestyle while still enjoying access to modern conveniences.

With the majestic Ohio River flowing along its western border, residents can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The county is home to several parks and nature reserves, offering ample opportunities for exploring the great outdoors. The scenic trails and lush green spaces make it a haven for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

Scioto County boasts a vibrant community spirit, with friendly neighbors and local events that bring residents together. The county seat, Portsmouth, is known for its historic architecture, charming downtown area, and lively cultural scene. From art galleries and theaters to farmers' markets and festivals, there’s always something happening that fosters a sense of belonging.

Education is a priority in Scioto County, with quality schools and educational programs designed to nurture the next generation. Additionally, the county offers a variety of housing options, from cozy single-family homes to spacious estates, making it an attractive place for families, retirees, and everyone in between.

Whether you’re looking to settle down in a welcoming community or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Scioto County, Ohio, offers a delightful blend of nature, history, and warmth that is sure to capture your heart. Come explore all that this charming county has to offer!

Newest Listings in Scioto County

$800,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Rachael Kennedy
Welcome to an extraordinary country estate in the heart of Lucasville, where a little over 93 acres create a rare opportunity to own a property unlike any other.'' The inviting 3-bedroom, 2 bath A-frame blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy a wraparound porch, patio, updated finishes, a walkout basement with full bath and wet bar, and attached garage. Outside: she-shed, barn, fenced pasture. A new cabin with bedroom, kitchen, and utilities, ideal for guests or office use. Mature timber, stocked pond, abundant wildlife, and access to hunting, fishing, and year-round recreation. Two heated airplane hangars and a private grass runway make this a rare aviation property. A little over 93 acres of versatile land, versatile outbuildings, and endless opportunities rarely come available schedule your private showing today.

11541 State Route 348, Lucasville

Listing Courtesy of : Rachael Kennedy ---- e-Merge Real Estate Crossroads
$179,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Michelle Karshner
Welcome to this charming 2-story home where classic character meets thoughtful updates! Step onto the large, welcoming covered front porch, the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Inside, tall ceilings and an abundance of natural light create a bright, open feel throughout the home. Offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 full bath, this home features the character you love in an older home along with important improvements, including a new roof and updated windows. Conveniently located near Southern Ohio Medical Center and King's Daughters Medical Center, as well as shopping, dining and everyday amenities, this property offers both charm and convenience. Whether you're searching for your next home or an addition to your investment portfolio, 1921 18th Street is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!

1921 18th Street, Portsmouth

Listing Courtesy of : Michelle Karshner ---- Dwell Real Estate, LLC
$389,000
⋅ David Lynn Morgan
Located in the middle of Ohio's Big Buck Country, in the heart of Scioto County, sits this 85+/- acre hunting farm. This tract features timber of varying ages, thick bedding cover, rolling topography, and a well-positioned food plot complemented by an included feeders. The land offers exceptional seclusion and a habitat mix, designed to attract and hold mature deer. With a good trail system already in place, navigating around the property should not be a problem. There is a 60' easement allowing for complete and spacious access from Big Spruce Little Bear Cr. Road. There is a nice creek at the entrance of the property that stays wet year round, and If that's not enough, Some of Shawnee State Forest 63,000 acres is right across the street. So, if you are looking for that private get away spot where you can just disappear and be surrounded nature, then make sure you don't miss this property.

6741 Big Spruce Little Bear Road, Otway

Listing Courtesy of : David Lynn Morgan ---- Whitetail PropertiesRealEstate
$220,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Shawn T Benson
One Property. Two Homes. Endless Possibilities. Set on 1.348 picturesque acres, this rare offering includes two move-in ready homes. Use the second home for rental income, guest quarters, a home office, or studio--the flexibility is the value. The main home features a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen with abundant storage, bedroom, full bath, laundry room, and mud/utility room. Relax on the welcoming side porch and enjoy the peaceful country setting. Major updates include a metal roof (2021), windows (2024), heat pump/furnace (2024), electric panel (2021), water heater (2021), outside water lines (2021), cohesive flooring throughout, and a beautifully renovated bathroom. The second home features new flooring, renovated bath, new ductwork, outside water lines, and a covered front porch. Both homes include whole-house water filters. An oversized 2-car detached garage, 3-bay carport, country cellar, mature trees, and colorful landscaping complete the property.

6673 Rarden Creek Road, Rarden

Listing Courtesy of : Shawn T Benson ---- Dwell Real Estate, LLC
$135,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Justin C Schobeloch
Welcome home to this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bath country home, nestled on a 0.28-acre lot in the Washington-Nile Local School District! This two-story home is full of charm, starting with the inviting front porch, the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. Step inside to comfortable living spaces just waiting for your personal touch. Outside, you'll love the raised garden beds, ready for you to grow your own flowers or vegetables right away. Plus, enjoy peace of mind with a brand new septic system already in place. This sweet country home is a fantastic opportunity to plant roots and make it your own!

598 Careys Run-Pond Creek Road, West Portsmouth

Listing Courtesy of : Justin C Schobeloch ---- Sum Real Estate, LLC
$65,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Chelse Sherman
This is the project you've been waiting for. Sitting on approximately 1.5 acres, this property is ready for a complete transformation. The home will require extensive work, making it an ideal opportunity for seasoned investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to create something entirely their own. Whether your vision is a full renovation, a long-term rental, or simply taking advantage of the generous lot, the possibilities are here for those willing to roll up their sleeves. Properties with acreage are increasingly difficult to find, and opportunities like this are becoming even rarer. If you're not afraid of a little hard work, come see what's possible. Property is being sold strictly As-Is.

448 Dace Road, Lucasville

Listing Courtesy of : Chelse Sherman ---- Altare Realty, LLC
$130,000
⋅ Gregory Bryant Kazmierski
Located on McNamer Brown Road near the end of a quiet dead-end road between Lucasville and Piketon, this unique property offers an excellent opportunity to build, hunt, or invest in a manageable piece of southern Ohio. While the deed references approximately 60 acres, the property measures closer to 25± acres on the ground, creating an affordable opportunity to own a tract with beautiful timber, diverse terrain, and outstanding long-term potential. An existing homesite near the front of the property provides an excellent starting point for a future residence, cabin, or recreational retreat. Utilities previously served the homesite, and access remains in place, allowing the next owner to focus on bringing their vision to life. The property also features over 700 feet of road frontage and a small creek winding along the front of the parcel, adding both character and functionality. As you move beyond the homesite, the land quickly reveals its true potential. Climbing nearly 300 feet in elevation, the terrain transitions into a beautiful ridge system featuring a large drainage, ridge point, and ridgetop overlooking the surrounding countryside. Historical logging roads provide access throughout portions of the property, while mature white oaks, abundant deer sign, and diverse topography create the framework for a highly functional recreational or hunting property. Whether your goal is building a home in the country, creating a private hunting retreat, or investing in a property with room to improve over time, this tract offers an outstanding combination of existing infrastructure, natural beauty, and future opportunity.

3247 Mcnamer Brown Road, Lucasville

Listing Courtesy of : Gregory Bryant Kazmierski ---- Tarrant & Harman Real Estate
$799,000
⋅ Gregory Bryant Kazmierski
Welcome to 237± acres of premier recreational and hunting land in Scioto County, Ohio. Tucked away at the end of a dead-end road, this property offers the privacy, access, and recreational opportunities that any serious hunter or outdoors enthusiast are looking for. A gated gravel entrance leads into an established trail system that provides excellent access throughout the property by ATV, side-by-side, horseback, or on foot. Whether you're checking trail cameras, accessing hunting stands, or simply exploring the property, navigating this southern Ohio, big timber tract is both efficient and enjoyable. The property is well-equipped and ready for hunting season with four permanent hunting blinds, two 1,200-pound deer feeders, and multiple locations with terrain suitable for establishing food plots. The diverse topography naturally creates travel corridors & pinch points that allows multiple hunters to spread out across the property without interfering with one another, making it an ideal setup for family, friends, or hunting partners. The area is well known for producing quality whitetails and abundant wild turkey, and this property has trail camera data to prove that true. A block building provides valuable storage for equipment and gear, while the surrounding area offers ample space for a future cabin or hunting camp, allowing you to create the perfect recreational retreat. Despite its private setting, the property is conveniently located just a short drive from the Ohio River along with nearby grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and a pharmacy, giving you the best of both seclusion and convenience. Whether you're searching for a turnkey hunting property, a recreational getaway, or a legacy property to enjoy for generations, this 237-acre Scioto County tract offers the rare combination of privacy, accessibility, established improvements, and exceptional hunting potential. Property is also listed through MLS Now #5224558

Hinkley Hollow Rd, Portsmouth

Listing Courtesy of : Gregory Bryant Kazmierski ---- Tarrant & Harman Real Estate
$555,750
⋅ Gregory Bryant Kazmierski
This 195± acre tract in Scioto County offers a rare opportunity to own a large, highly functional piece of southern Ohio hill country with exceptional recreational and hunting potential. Conveniently located just 5 miles from the US 23 / OH 823 corridor, approximately 20 miles from Waverly, and 15 miles from Portsmouth, the property offers an excellent balance of seclusion and accessibility. Centered around one large drainage system, the property features the kind of terrain diversity that makes this region so desirable, with big timber ridges, rolling elevation changes, and a year-round creek running through the heart of the property. One of the standout features of this tract is the access. With both a lower elevation access point and an upper access point, the property offers excellent flexibility for recreation, habitat work, and strategic hunting access. Nearly 2.5 miles of internal trail system has recently been established, making it easy to navigate much of the property by foot, ATV, or side-by-side while greatly improving overall functionality. Several food plot locations have already been cleared and planted in a summer cover crop, giving the next owner a strong head start toward habitat improvement or immediate hunting use. Whether your goal is creating a premier whitetail hunting property, developing a private recreational retreat, or simply enjoying a large acreage investment, the groundwork has already been started. Utilities are available at the road near the lower access point, and a potential build location near the front of the property offers an excellent opportunity for a cabin, hunting camp, or future home site. Large acreage tracts with this combination of access, infrastructure, natural beauty, and whitetail potential are becoming increasingly difficult to find in southern Ohio. This is a property that offers both immediate enjoyment and long-term upside.

Millers Run-Back Run Road, Lucasville

Listing Courtesy of : Gregory Bryant Kazmierski ---- Tarrant & Harman Real Estate
$225,000
⋅ Josh Michael Shreve
Escape to the hills of Scioto County with this exceptional 53-acre recreational property featuring a brand-new survey and approximately 1,250 feet of frontage along State Route 140. Whether you're searching for a premier hunting tract, a weekend getaway, or a long-term land investment, this property offers outstanding potential. The landscape is highlighted by scenic ridge tops covered with mature mast-producing hardwoods that provide excellent wildlife habitat and seasonal beauty. An extensive trail system winds throughout the property, offering easy access for hiking, ATV riding, hunting, and exploring every corner of the acreage. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant deer and turkey sign found throughout the property, along with established stand locations that make this tract ready for the upcoming season. The combination of food sources, cover, and topography creates ideal conditions for attracting and holding wildlife. Properties of this quality are increasingly difficult to find in Southern Ohio. Whether you're looking to build a hunting camp, create a private recreational retreat, or add a valuable piece of land to your investment portfolio, this Scioto County property deserves a closer look. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a piece of Ohio's outdoors--Property taxes are TBD.

State Route 140, South Webster

Listing Courtesy of : Josh Michael Shreve ---- Bauer Realty & Auctions
$225,000
⋅ William Cash
Welcome to 30 acres of wooded beauty in Scioto County! Located less than 4 miles from Scioto River Outfitters, the wildlife cutting through this property is substantial. Timber companies quoted an estimated 10-15 year maturity. Also less than 20 minutes from main areas of Portsmouth, if you are interested in making the property your home, you can truly be to work in a small amount of time while enjoying the benefits of living way outside of city limits. The estimated property lines are in blue in the second and third pictures. Parcel will be officially sectioned before closing. The possibilities of this property are endless. So much usable land and beautiful surroundings with the peaceful atmosphere only this area can provide. Contact your favorite real estate agent to come check it out!

State Route 104, Lucasville

Listing Courtesy of : William Cash ---- Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
$145,900
⋅ David Lynn Morgan
This vacant lot in the rolling hills of Scioto County presents a rare opportunity to build your ideal home in one of Ohio's most scenic and wildlife-rich settings. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside, this property offers a private, tranquil environment where country living is at its finest. The land sits in the heart of big buck country, making it a prime destination for hunting enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Wildlife roams freely throughout the area, and the peaceful surroundings create an atmosphere that feels worlds away from the hustle of everyday life. Whether you enjoy spending time outdoors tracking deer or simply soaking in the quiet beauty of rural Ohio, this property delivers on every front. From a practical standpoint, this is a great building lot with utilities already available at the street, simplifying the construction process and allowing you to focus on designing the home you have always envisioned. A sprawling country estate, a charming cabin, or a traditional farmhouse would all find a natural home on this land. Families will also appreciate the convenient access to Valley Local High School, located just a short distance away along Ohio 728. The surrounding community reflects the welcoming character and close-knit spirit that make small-town Ohio such an appealing place to put down roots. Properties like this do not come along often This Property has been recently Surveyed so the new parcel number has Not been recorded yet.

Pyle Road, Lucasville

Listing Courtesy of : David Lynn Morgan ---- Whitetail PropertiesRealEstate
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