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    • Price cut: $2K (7/19)
    $247,900

    538 Independence St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077

    3beds
    1,464sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    4,351 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $169/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Waterproofed basementMany storage areasFrost free hose bibEnclosed front porchCarpeting on second floorLaundry area
    Beautifully UPDATED, neutral & ready for you to move in! Don't miss this 3BR, 2 full bath Colonial! Newer: metal roofs, windows, furnace, a/c, electric panels, fridge, gutters, downspouts, all light fixtures on interior & exterior, toilets, vanity tops, vinyl flooring on first floor & carpeting on second floor, exterior doors, PVC plumbing stack, outlets & lightswitches with covers, faucets, spigots, shower heads, shut off valves, hardware & hinges on cabinets, frost free hose bib, blinds & more! This home was freshly painted throughout including areas in the basment & the foundation! It is ready for your decorating touches! First floor features an enclosed front porch, spacious living room, expansive kitchen cabinets with breakfast bar area that spans into the dining room, full bathroom and pantry. Second floor features three bedrooms and full bathroom. The primary bedroom is quite large & there is also a linen closet in the hallway! So many storage areas in this home! Waterproofed basement has a room plumbed for a third bath, glass block windows, multiple storage shelves, newer sump pump with battery backup, laundry area & all new shut off valves at every water point! Two car detached garage has a garage door opener & newer electric panel as well as updated lighting! New schools, golf cart friendly & there are sidewalks throughout this beachfront community! See for yourself if "Life is Better in a Beachtown!"
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Stephanie D Scheiber 440-413-6212 stephaniedscheiber@gmail.com,

    HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC

    Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5216807MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Carpet
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 21.5 x 11.6
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Carpet
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 16.7 x 8.1
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Carpet
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 12 x 9.7
      Bathroom
      • Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.8
      Bathroom
      • Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 10 x 6.1
      Dining room
      • Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
      • Features: Breakfast Bar
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10.9
      Kitchen
      • Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15 x 12
      Living room
      • Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 21 x 12
      Other
      • Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18.7 x 5.5
      Pantry
      • Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 7 x 2.9
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Basement, Lower Level, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Pantry
      • Windows: Blinds, Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Screens
      • Basement: Full,Bath/Stubbed,Storage Space,Unfinished,Sump Pump
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,464
      • Total interior livable area: 1,464 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,464
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Lighting
      • Fencing: Partial,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 4,351 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 14A0200000310

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Aluminum Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • Year built: 1925
      Details
      • Warranty included: Yes

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: The Wetherbee Subdivsion
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Fairport Harbor

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $169/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $148,010
      • Annual tax amount: $3,373
      • Date on market: 6/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 45 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/19/2026Price change$247,900-0.8%$169/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5216807 Report a problem
        7/7/2026Price change$249,900-2%$171/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5216807 Report a problem
        6/22/2026Price change$254,900-1.9%$174/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5216807 Report a problem
        6/8/2026Listed for sale$259,900+52.3%$178/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5216807 Report a problem
        1/10/2025Sold$170,600$117/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,373 +4.4%$51,810
        2024$3,229 +12.1%$51,810 +46.1%
        2023$2,880 0%$35,470
        2022$2,880 +1.2%$35,470
        2021$2,845 +10.1%$35,470 +22%
        2020$2,585 +0.4%$29,070
        2019$2,575 +44%$29,070 +28.9%
        2018$1,788 $22,550
        2017$1,788 +0.4%$22,550
        2016$1,781 +12.1%$22,550
        2015$1,589 +0.6%$22,550
        2014$1,579 -0.1%$22,550
        2013$1,580 +0.2%$22,550
        2012$1,578 -17.4%$22,550 -25.2%
        2011$1,909 +7.4%$30,140
        2010$1,777 -12.2%$30,140 0%
        2009$2,024 -5.1%$30,143 -9%
        2008$2,133 +23.3%$33,121
        2007$1,730 -53.4%$33,121
        2006$3,712 +9.9%$33,121 +10.8%
        2005$3,379 +5.9%$29,884
        2004$3,191 +1.8%$29,884
        2003$3,135 +27.6%$29,884 +25.2%
        2002$2,456 -0.1%$23,864
        2001$2,459 -0.8%$23,864
        2000$2,480 -8.2%$23,864 -8.2%
        1999$2,700 $26,006
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 44077

        Getting around

        52 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        42 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Fairport Harbor EVSD - 4301

        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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