Tucked along a private winding road in the heart of Gates Mills, the renowned Higbee Cottage is a true legacy home set on five scenic acres. Thoughtfully restored and beautifully updated, this one-of-a-kind residence blends timeless character with modern luxury. A welcoming front porch leads to inviting living spaces featuring a family room with fireplace, dining room, updated kitchen, and two enclosed sunrooms. The primary suite offers a fireplace, updated bath, and walk-in closet, while the guest suite features a walk-in closet and full bath with clawfoot tub.The lower level includes a recreation room, wine cellar, wine tasting room, and half bath. Additional highlights include custom lighting and window treatments through out, a fully fenced yard, whole-house generator, and detached two-car garage with upper-level storage. Located just beyond the Gates Mills Hunt Club and polo fields, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in one of Northeast Ohio's most sought-after communities.
Contingent
$899,000
7430 Foxboro Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040
2beds
3,962sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
5.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Thoughtfully restoredFully fenced yardInviting living spacesWelcoming front porchBeautifully updatedUpdated kitchenWine cellar
- 12 days |
- 1,988 |
- 109 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amanda Kritzer 216-469-0535 amandakritzer@mcdhomes.com,
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5218380
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Eat in kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Entry foyer
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Other
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 7
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Other
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Recreation
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 27 x 23
Sunroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,962
- Total interior livable area: 3,962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,988
- Finished area below ground: 1,974
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Drain, Detached, Garage, Heated Garage, Paved
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5.39 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Irregular Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
- Topography: Hill
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 84317011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gates Mills
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $745,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,124
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2026 | Contingent | $899,000$227/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+20.7%$227/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Sold | $745,000-6.8%$188/sqft |
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| 2/7/2023 | Pending sale | $799,000$202/sqft |
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| 11/17/2022 | Price change | $799,000-5.9%$202/sqft |
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| 10/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $849,000+10.3%$214/sqft |
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| 2/18/2022 | Sold | $770,000-3.1%$194/sqft |
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| 2/14/2022 | Pending sale | $795,000$201/sqft |
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| 1/17/2022 | Contingent | $795,000$201/sqft |
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| 11/22/2021 | Price change | $795,000-6.5%$201/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $850,000$215/sqft |
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| 6/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $850,000-4%$215/sqft |
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| 11/23/2020 | Listing removed | $885,000$223/sqft |
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| 10/20/2020 | Price change | $885,000-11.5%$223/sqft |
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| 1/15/2020 | Price change | $999,950-16.3%$252/sqft |
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| 10/11/2019 | Price change | $1,195,000-4.4%$302/sqft |
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| 7/12/2019 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$315/sqft |
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| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+160%$328/sqft |
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| 9/12/2018 | Sold | $500,000-9.1%$126/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Pending sale | $550,000$139/sqft |
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| 6/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $550,000$139/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,115 -31.7% | $260,750 -22.2% |
| 2023 | $25,066 +2.2% | $335,090 |
| 2022 | $24,518 -0.6% | $335,090 |
| 2021 | $24,659 -5.4% | $335,090 +3% |
| 2020 | $26,053 +3.4% | $325,330 +0% |
| 2019 | $25,194 +100% | $325,320 +95.9% |
| 2018 | $12,600 +1.3% | $166,040 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $12,444 +4.3% | $152,920 |
| 2016 | $11,928 | $152,920 |
| 2015 | $11,928 +3.5% | $152,920 +5% |
| 2014 | $11,522 +1.1% | $145,640 |
| 2013 | $11,395 -34.5% | $145,640 |
| 2012 | $17,390 +67.3% | $145,640 -3.3% |
| 2011 | $10,394 -34.3% | $150,680 |
| 2010 | $15,809 +53.2% | $150,680 |
| 2009 | $10,318 -2.3% | $150,680 -7% |
| 2008 | $10,562 +12.9% | $162,020 |
| 2007 | $9,355 -0.5% | $162,020 |
| 2006 | $9,401 +0.8% | $162,020 +6% |
| 2005 | $9,330 +6.5% | $152,780 |
| 2004 | $8,760 +21.1% | $152,780 |
| 2003 | $7,236 +5.1% | $152,780 +7% |
| 2002 | $6,884 -45% | $142,770 |
| 2001 | $12,521 -0.1% | $142,770 |
| 2000 | $12,535 | $142,770 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 44040
Getting around
8 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Gates Mills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Mayfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Mayfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Mayfield CSD - 1819
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- Ohio
- Cuyahoga County
- Gates Mills
- 44040
- 7430 Foxboro Rd
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