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).
Pending
$275,000
20860 Farnsleigh Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
3beds
2,197sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious main level
- 53 days
- 950
- 68
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
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#: 5233849
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: 19 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$125/sqft |
Source:  MLS Now #5233849 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+53%$125/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #5233849 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2004 | Sold | $179,700+47.9%$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/1998 | Sold | $121,500-4.3%$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/1996 | Sold | $127,000$58/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #726817 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: Mercer
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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