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Price cut: $5K (10/12)

$184,900

5821 Merkle Ave, Parma, OH 44129

2beds

1,235sqft

$1,530/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1929

5,519 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$150/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Partially fenced yardStorage shedFinished dormerFront porchDecorative fireplaceHardwood flooringSmall back porch

Welcome to 5821 Merkle Ave in Parma! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod offers a practical layout with additional flexible living space. The main level features hardwood flooring, an adjoining living and dining room, a decorative fireplace, kitchen, full bath, and two bedrooms. Kitchen appliances convey with the property. Upstairs is a finished dormer currently being used as a third bedroom; however, the space does not have heat or A/C ventilation and is not being represented as an official third bedroom. The full basement provides additional storage and a half bath. Outside, the property features a front porch, small back porch, partially fenced yard, detached 2-car garage, and storage shed. The home is currently occupied, and possession is negotiable with the right offer. Convenient Parma location near shopping, dining, and major roadways.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Bedroom

Level: First
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Bedroom

Level: First
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Bathroom

Description: Flooring: Tile
Level: First
Dimensions: 6 x 10

Basement

Description: Flooring: Concrete
Level: Basement
Dimensions: ND x ND

Bonus room

Description: Flooring: Wood
Level: Second
Dimensions: 40 x 16

Dining room

Description: Flooring: Wood
Level: First
Dimensions: 14 x 13

Living room

Description: Fireplace is decorational only,Flooring: Hardwood
Features: Fireplace
Level: First
Dimensions: 14 x 13

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Full,Storage Space,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,235
Total interior livable area: 1,235 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,235
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 5,519 Square Feet
Dimensions: 5520
Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 44324074
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1929

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Common Grounds/Area, Golf, Medical Service, Park, Restaurant, Shopping
Subdivision: Brook Park Sub/Jacob Merkles

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Parma

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $150/sqft
Tax assessed value: $135,800
Annual tax amount: $2,798
Date on market: 9/25/2026
Cumulative days on market: 29 days

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/12/2026	Price change	$184,900-2.6%$150/sqft
Source: MLS Now #5246898 Report a problem
9/25/2026	Listed for sale	$189,900+98%$154/sqft
Source: eXp Realty #5246898 Report a problem
7/11/2018	Listing removed	$95,900$78/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Crossroads Properties #4002527 Report a problem
7/11/2018	Pending sale	$95,900-6%$78/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Crossroads Properties #4002527 Report a problem
7/9/2018	Sold	$102,000+6.4%$83/sqft
Source: MLS Now #4002527 Report a problem
5/25/2018	Listed for sale	$95,900-1.1%$78/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Crossroads Properties #4002527 Report a problem
4/19/2016	Listing removed	$97,000$79/sqft
Source: Russell Real Estate Services #3765268 Report a problem
11/22/2015	Listed for sale	$97,000+192.2%$79/sqft
Source: Russell Real Estate Services #3765268 Report a problem
8/8/2014	Sold	$33,200-5.1%$27/sqft
Source: MLS Now #3630939 Report a problem
7/10/2014	Pending sale	$35,000$28/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Haven Realty #3630939 Report a problem
6/26/2014	Listed for sale	$35,000+59.1%$28/sqft
Source: RE/MAX HAVEN REALTY #3630939 Report a problem
3/13/2014	Sold	$22,000-79.8%$18/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/18/2004	Sold	$109,000$88/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,410 -7.4%	$47,530
2024	$2,604 +14.2%	$47,530 +33.1%
2023	$2,281 +0.6%	$35,700
2022	$2,266 -3.2%	$35,700
2021	$2,342 -4.3%	$35,700 +7.5%
2020	$2,447 +0.6%	$33,220
2019	$2,433 -7.7%	$33,220
2018	$2,636 +3.8%	$33,220 +11.3%
2017	$2,540 -31.8%	$29,860
2016	$3,727	$29,860
2015	$3,727 +51.9%	$29,860 -1.9%
2014	$2,454 +3.9%	$30,450
2013	$2,361 +4.6%	$30,450
2012	$2,258 -9.4%	$30,450 -14.4%
2011	$2,492 +9.5%	$35,560
2010	$2,276 +0.8%	$35,560
2009	$2,257 -4.7%	$35,560 -11%
2008	$2,368 +7%	$39,970
2007	$2,212 +3.3%	$39,970
2006	$2,142 +6.5%	$39,970 +12%
2005	$2,012 +11.2%	$35,700
2004	$1,810 +1.6%	$35,700
2003	$1,781 +9.6%	$35,700 +12.2%
2002	$1,626 -39.7%	$31,820
2001	$2,695 -0.1%	$31,820
2000	$2,698	$31,820