Datz, Walter, House
Why it's listed
This two-story brick farmhouse at 5040 Tuttle Road in Washington Township, near Dublin in Franklin County, Ohio, dates to about 1860. Michael Datz built it, and the inventory sheet identifies him as the grandfather of a later owner. The house has a stone foundation, a metal gable roof, a basement, an L-shaped plan, three bays across the front and four along the side. The walls are brick laid in common bond. It is described as a plain, rather sturdy farmhouse, typical of early farm buildings in the area. The property sits about 500 feet back from the road and is entered through a pair of stone rubble gate columns across Tuttle Road. A fine grouping of farm buildings with hints of the Gothic revival stands on the site. The house is still used as a farmhouse and the surrounding land is still farmed, which supports its value as a local example of nineteenth-century agricultural architecture.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as a plain brick farmhouse typical of early farm buildings, with the land still farmed. It also notes a fine grouping of farm buildings with hints of the Gothic revival, and stone rubble gate columns at the entrance.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 79002889, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 5040 Tuttle Rd., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002889 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1860 |
| Architect / builder | Michael Datz (grandfather) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a farmhouse, with the land still farmed; exterior condition listed as good. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.07784, -83.12790 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79002889.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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