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    20860 Farnsleigh Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

    3beds
    2,197sqft
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    $2,050/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1949
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $125/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Spacious main level
    Welcome home to this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial in the highly sought-after Shaker Heights community. Offering the perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates, this move-in ready home provides comfortable living spaces, thoughtful improvements, and an unbeatable location. The spacious main level features a living room with a cozy gas fireplace. The updated kitchen includes newer 2023 appliances and flows seamlessly into the dining area. The home also offers a versatile bonus living space created from the original garage, ideal for a family room, home office, playroom, fitness area, or media room, while the attached garage provides the convenience of covered parking and additional storage. Outside, enjoy a beautifully maintained yard with space to relax, entertain, or garden. Located just minutes from the popular Van Aken District, you'll enjoy easy access to award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, boutique shopping, grocery stores, seasonal farmers markets, and community events. Nearby Thornton Park offers swimming, tennis, ice skating, playgrounds, sports fields, and year-round recreation. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the RTA Blue Line for convenient travel to Downtown Cleveland, while nearby parks, walking trails, and the highly regarded Shaker Heights City School District add to this home's exceptional appeal. Whether you're searching for a move-in ready home with updated mechanicals, flexible living space, and a prime location close to shopping, dining, parks, recreation, and transit, this home checks every box. Major updates include a new roof (2023), driveway (2022), furnace and A/C (November 2025), hot water tank (2018), and kitchen appliances (2023).
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michael Kaim 330-801-3302 LeahWilsonRealtor@gmail.com,

    Real of Ohio,

    Leah Wilson 330-801-3302,

    Real of Ohio

    Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5233849MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 17 x 11
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 14 x 12
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 13 x 11
      Dining room
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Family room
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18 x 11
      Kitchen
      • Description: Flooring: Tile
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18 x 13
      Living room
      • Description: Flooring: Hardwood
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 21 x 11
      Recreation
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 22 x 11
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
      • Basement: Finished,Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Storage Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,197
      • Total interior livable area: 2,197 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,645
      • Finished area below ground: 552

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Private Yard
      • Fencing: Fenced,Full
      Lot
      • Size: 0.26 Acres
      • Features: < 1/2 Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
      Details
      • Parcel number: 73613004
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • Year built: 1949
      Details
      • Warranty included: Yes

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Common Grounds/Area, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Medical Service, Playground, Park, Restaurant, Shopping, Street Lights, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Vansweringen
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Shaker Heights

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $125/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $254,000
      • Annual tax amount: $9,061
      • Date on market: 8/7/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 5 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Listed for sale$275,000+53%$125/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5233849 Report a problem
        8/16/2004Sold$179,700+47.9%$82/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/16/1998Sold$121,500-4.3%$55/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/23/1996Sold$127,000$58/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #726817 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,893 +13.8%$88,900
        2024$7,817 +9.2%$88,900 +38.5%
        2023$7,160 +3.5%$64,190
        2022$6,918 +0.3%$64,190
        2021$6,894 +3.2%$64,190 +10%
        2020$6,681 -0.9%$58,350 +0%
        2019$6,743 0%$58,340 0%
        2018$6,746 -0.8%$58,350 +4.3%
        2017$6,802 +4.3%$55,970
        2016$6,522 $55,970
        2015$6,522 -1.8%$55,970 +2%
        2014$6,639 +7.3%$54,880
        2013$6,190 +1.9%$54,880
        2012$6,077 +2.4%$54,880 -2.1%
        2011$5,936 +0.6%$56,070
        2010$5,904 +9.2%$56,070
        2009$5,407 -1.6%$56,070 -7%
        2008$5,493 +2.1%$60,310
        2007$5,380 +0.1%$60,310
        2006$5,374 +26.5%$60,310 +23.9%
        2005$4,249 +2.2%$48,690
        2004$4,156 +4.8%$48,690
        2003$3,965 +15.1%$48,690 +14.5%
        2002$3,444 -55.2%$42,530
        2001$7,681 $42,530
        2000$7,681 $42,530
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Mercer

        Getting around

        64 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        50 / 100
        Good Transit
        38 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Shaker Heights CSD - 1827

        Source: MLS Now. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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