One-floor living in a desirable, quiet neighborhood? Don't wait to see this lovely 3 bedroom ranch home with an expansive back yard, mature trees, concrete drive, and a newer roof! A little TLC and imagination, and it won't take much to have this home back to its full potential! Updated kitchen featuring a tile backsplash, bar seating, and leading to the dining area and the enclosed rear porch. The possibilities of the use of the screened in porch are vast. Plant lovers, reading enthusiasts, artists, and more could make this space their own personal oasis. A new Anderson storm door invites you into the front entrance, along with a large picture window in the living room. This home will make a wonderful condo alternative, or starter home for a young family! Home is being sold as-is.
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$255,000
281 Cardinal Dr, Medina, OH 44256
3beds
1,380sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One-floor livingEnclosed rear porchBar seatingTile backsplashUpdated kitchenMature treesDining area
- 16 days |
- 2,533 |
- 86 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amanda Frye 419-281-2000 cbwardmarketing@gmail.com,
Coldwell Banker Ward RE
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5221406
Originating MLS: Other/Unspecificed
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Linoleum
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Linoleum
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 22
Sunroom
- Description: Flooring: Concrete
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,380
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,380
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 200
- Features: < 1/2 Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 02819C10201
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Willowdale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Medina
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,792
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $255,000$185/sqft |
Source: Ashland BOR #231140 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000+127.7%$185/sqft |
Source: Ashland BOR #231140 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2013 | Sold | $112,000$81/sqft |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,792 +15.2% | $65,070 +33.5% |
| 2024 | $2,424 +17.5% | $48,750 |
| 2023 | $2,063 -0.8% | $48,750 |
| 2022 | $2,080 +6.1% | $48,750 +27% |
| 2021 | $1,960 | $38,390 |
| 2020 | $1,960 +1.8% | $38,390 |
| 2019 | $1,925 +7.8% | $38,390 +15.7% |
| 2018 | $1,787 -1.4% | $33,190 |
| 2017 | $1,812 -2.9% | $33,190 |
| 2016 | $1,866 +3.1% | $33,190 +8% |
| 2015 | $1,810 +0.3% | $30,730 |
| 2014 | $1,805 +50.8% | $30,730 |
| 2013 | $1,197 -5.8% | $30,730 -14.8% |
| 2012 | $1,271 +2.6% | $36,080 |
| 2011 | $1,238 -0.8% | $36,080 |
| 2010 | $1,248 -8.9% | $36,080 -11.4% |
| 2009 | $1,370 -0.8% | $40,730 |
| 2008 | $1,382 -1.5% | $40,730 |
| 2007 | $1,402 -3.6% | $40,730 +1.9% |
| 2006 | $1,454 -14.6% | $39,980 |
| 2005 | $1,702 +14.3% | $39,980 |
| 2004 | $1,490 -11.9% | $39,980 +6% |
| 2003 | $1,690 +1.5% | $37,730 |
| 2002 | $1,666 +99.7% | $37,730 |
| 2001 | $834 | $37,730 +25% |
| 2000 | -- | $30,180 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 44256
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ella Canavan Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10A. I. Root Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Medina High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Medina CSD - 5206
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- Ohio
- Medina County
- Medina
- 44256
- 281 Cardinal Dr





