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    540 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077

    6beds
    2,484sqft
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    $2,148/mo
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    Duplex, Multi Family
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $121/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Re-stained and painted porchCentral heating and coolingHardwood floorsUpdated electrical panelsCleaned gutters
    Sizable duplex, conveniently located just steps from Lake Erie College and near OH-44, OH-2, and plenty of shopping, restaurants, and local attractions. Currently being used as a single-family property, but grandfathered in as a duplex. Central heating and cooling and updated electrical panels. Hardwood floors on the main level. The first-floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, laundry room, and a side porch. The second-floor unit includes 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, full bath, and a balcony. The property includes a detached 2-car garage and a full basement for storage. Consistently rented under current ownership. Updates completed in 2024-2025 include: Replaced washer/dryer, 1st-floor dishwasher and gas range, 2nd-floor refrigerator, carpet on staircase and one 2nd-floor bedroom, painted 1st-floor bath, re-stained and painted porch, powerwashed exterior, and cleaned gutters. All appliances included.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Adam T Zimmerman 440-568-0400 cleveland@evrealestate.com,

    Engel & Völkers Distinct

    Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5162031MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage
      • Basement: Full
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,484
      • Total interior livable area: 2,484 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,484
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Balcony
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      Lot
      • Size: 0.28 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 15C0180000180
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
      Materials
      • Aluminum Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
      Condition
      • Year built: 1880

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Painesville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $121/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $201,140
      • Annual tax amount: $3,453
      • Date on market: 10/10/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 251 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/9/2026Price change$299,900-6.3%$121/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5162031 Report a problem
        1/6/2026Price change$319,900-5.9%$129/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5162031 Report a problem
        10/10/2025Listed for sale$339,900+126.6%$137/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #5162031 Report a problem
        7/10/2025Listing removed$3,500$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        6/19/2025Listed for rent$3,500+118.8%$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        3/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/9/2018Listing removed$1,600$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/6/2018Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/20/2018Sold$150,000-9.1%$60/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/11/2018Pending sale$165,000$66/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland Northeast #3973519 Report a problem
        2/16/2018Listed for sale$165,000+13.9%$66/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Grt Cleve NE #3973389 Report a problem
        2/15/2017Listing removed$144,900$58/sqft
        Source: Howard Hanna - Willoughby #3822061 Report a problem
        10/27/2016Price change$144,900-3.3%$58/sqft
        Source: Howard Hanna - Willoughby #3822061 Report a problem
        7/2/2016Listed for sale$149,900+49.9%$60/sqft
        Source: Howard Hanna - Willoughby #3822061 Report a problem
        5/1/2012Sold$100,000-25.9%$40/sqft
        Source: MLS Now #3268091 Report a problem
        10/13/2011Listed for sale$134,900$54/sqft
        Source: Asa Cox Homes #3268091 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,419 -1%$70,400
        2024$3,453 -2%$70,400 +22.1%
        2023$3,522 -1%$57,660
        2022$3,556 $57,660
        2021$3,556 +3.2%$57,660 +18%
        2020$3,446 -0.9%$48,870
        2019$3,478 +11%$48,870 +11.2%
        2018$3,134 $43,950
        2017$3,134 +0.5%$43,950
        2016$3,118 +0.2%$43,950
        2015$3,112 +0.3%$43,950
        2014$3,104 +0.4%$43,950
        2013$3,092 +8.2%$43,950
        2012$2,858 +12.2%$43,950 -21.3%
        2011$2,548 +1.2%$55,860
        2010$2,518 +5%$55,860 0%
        2009$2,398 -3.7%$55,864 -10%
        2008$2,489 +1%$62,073
        2007$2,466 -64.2%$62,073
        2006$6,878 +7.3%$62,073 +8.6%
        2005$6,410 -0.1%$57,169
        2004$6,417 +7.3%$57,169
        2003$5,982 +25.3%$57,169 +25.5%
        2002$4,774 -0.1%$45,567
        2001$4,778 +0.9%$45,567
        2000$4,736 +24.2%$45,567 +24.3%
        1999$3,812 $36,652
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 44077

        Getting around

        55 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        31 / 100
        Some Transit
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Painesville City LSD - 4305

        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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