SELLER IS LOOKING FOR SECONDARY OFFERS! Buyers take a second look at this home! This is your chance to make this home your own! Beautiful University Heights colonial with spacious bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. All four bedrooms have original hardwood floors under the existing carpeting. The Master Bedroom includes a large walk-in closet and its own private Master Bath with convenient step in shower. Three additional bedrooms are located on the second floor. A spacious kitchen includes a dinette space with bench seating and oak table with two additional chairs. The Family Room includes a gas fireplace flanked by beautiful bookcases. A sunny three season room is directly off of the Family Room and opens out to the backyard pool area. The in-ground pool can be enjoyed all summer long! Patio with built-in grill. The low maintenance backyard is great as well -- no lawn to mow! Formal Dining Room and Formal Living Room are perfect for entertaining and holiday dinners! A finished Rec. Room, workshop and office are located in the basement. Newer furnace and A/C were installed 7/2019. Roof is approximately 15 years old.
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$225,000
455 University Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
4beds
2,378sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$231,000 Zestimate®
$95/sqft
$2,829 Estimated rent
Home value
$231,000
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In-ground poolBackyard pool areaOriginal hardwood floorsPatio with built-in grillFormal dining roomBeautiful bookcasesLow maintenance backyard
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Listed by:
Arlene L Smith 440-785-9196 ArleneSmith@HowardHanna.com,
Howard Hanna
Bought with:
Janet L Sprecher, 425355
Russell Real Estate Services
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5122366Originating MLS: Lorain County Association Of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Spacious Master Suite w/walk-in closet. Original hardwood flooring under the carpet.,Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Spacious bedroom #2, with two closets and hardwood flooring under the carpet.,Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom #3. Has hardwood flooring under the carpet.,Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: Bedroom #4; has hardwood flooring under the carpet.,Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Description: Attached Master Bathroom w/convenient step in shower.
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom
- Description: Guest Bathroom.,Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: Enjoy hosting the Holidays in this spacious Formal Dining Room.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: Chandelier
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Eat in kitchen
- Description: Dinette are with lovely bench seating and oak table and chairs.,Flooring: Laminate
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Family room
- Description: Cozy family room with gas fireplace flanked by bookcase.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Laundry
- Description: Washer and Dryer included. Great extra space for storage.
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Description: Formal Living Room with beautiful windows!,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Office
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Recreation
- Description: Rec. Room is perfect as a flex-use space.,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 23 x 11
Sunroom
- Description: Flooring: Other
- Level: First
Workshop
- Description: workshop area in basement
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,378
- Total interior livable area: 2,378 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,028
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Liner
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0625003109057
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elyria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $95/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,220
- Annual tax amount: $3,685
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 117 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2025 | Sold | $225,000+0%$95/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Contingent | $224,900$95/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Price change | $224,900-6.3%$95/sqft |
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| 6/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900$101/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Contingent | $239,900$101/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,222 +18.1% | $77,780 +31.6% |
| 2023 | $2,727 -0.5% | $59,110 |
| 2022 | $2,740 -0.2% | $59,110 |
| 2021 | $2,746 +8.4% | $59,110 +18.1% |
| 2020 | $2,533 +0.6% | $50,060 |
| 2019 | $2,517 -0.2% | $50,060 |
| 2018 | $2,522 -1.6% | $50,060 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,562 +1.3% | $49,040 |
| 2016 | $2,528 +6.8% | $49,040 |
| 2015 | $2,368 +1.2% | $49,040 |
| 2014 | $2,339 +1% | $49,040 |
| 2013 | $2,317 +2.3% | $49,040 |
| 2012 | $2,265 | $49,040 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $2,053 +0.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,044 -11.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,306 +8.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,125 +11.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,903 +3.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,844 +0.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,828 -0.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,844 +6% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,740 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 44035
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Eastern Heights Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Elyria High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Prospect Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Elyria CSD - 4706
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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