$195,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2025

249 E 285th St Willowick, OH 44095

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,456 Sq Ft
6,111 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this well maintained bungalow home in Willowick, Lovely details throughout, like the rear kitchen extension with vaulted ceiling and skylights with fresh neutral paint through the home. The charming exterior is warm and welcoming with professional landscaping. Inside, you'll find a bright living room with beautiful hardwood floors and cozy fireplace! Continue to the rear of the home to the spacious kitchen with large dining area, wrap-around cabinets, kitchen peninsula with bar seating, beautiful natural light and French doors opening on to the private rear patio! The main floor has 2 spacious bedrooms and well appointed full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find the master suite, with another skylight, built-in storage and a must have ensuite full bath! The home also has a partially finished basement with space for a rec room, separate laundry area and built-in work bench and storage space! The home has a detached 2-car garage and central air! Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, there is easy access to highways, shopping, parks, recreation, restaurants and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Svoboda

McDowell Homes Real Estate Services Brokerage Email: laura@sellwithseese.com 440-339-0814 License #2015004449 Listed on: 04/11/2025

McDowell Homes Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Theresa Seese

McDowell Homes Real Estate Services Brokerage Email: laura@sellwithseese.com 440-339-0814 License #2015005590

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Marra

JAMM Real Estate Co. License #2021006605

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 6,111 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • East Shore Estates Allotment Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-A-042-B-00-004-0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,131

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Attribution Contact: laura@sellwithseese.com 440-339-0814
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 9545
  • Co List Office Phone: 440-205-2000
  • Subdivision Name: East Shore Estates Allotment
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1181.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 275.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full, Privacy
  • Acres: 0.1403
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • LaundryFeatures: Lower Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Willoughby-Eastlake - 4309

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 28-A-042-B-00-004-0
  • LandLeaseYN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4130.79

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Layman Cody and Doubrava Amber N
Bought by
Hanks Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Laura Svoboda
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Marra
JAMM Real Estate Co.
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
127

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,853
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,338

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2022
Closed on
Dec 5, 2022
Sold by
Lakeside Midwest Llc
Bought by
Layman Cody and Doubrava Amber N
Seller's Agent
Mike Azzam
RE/MAX Haven Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Svoboda
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$184,900
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.09%
Original Mortgage
$175,655
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2021
Sold by
Baxter Austin
Bought by
Lakeside Midwest Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2018
Closed on
Feb 6, 2019
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Baxter Austin
Seller's Agent
Tim Ambrose
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Northeast
Buyer's Agent
Mike Azzam
RE/MAX Haven Realty
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$61,170
Premium/Discount to List
$1,170
1.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2018
Sold by
Penny Mac Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Anthony Robert H
Bought by
Pennymac Loan Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1995
Sold by
Gregory G Erich
Bought by
Robert H Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,050
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $195,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $184,900 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $68,000 None Available
Deed $104,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,655 New Conventional
Previous Owner $131,950 FHA
Previous Owner $130,173 FHA
Previous Owner $138,283 Unknown
Previous Owner $104,837 VA
Previous Owner $105,050 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $195,000 +0.1% $134 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $194,900 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
04/27/2025 04/27/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $194,900 -4.9% $134 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $205,000 +5.1% $141 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Off Market $195,000 -- --
12/06/2022 12/06/22 Sold $184,900 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 For Sale $184,900 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
04/27/2020 04/27/20 Rented $1,185 0.0% --
04/15/2020 04/15/20 Under Contract -- -- --
04/10/2020 04/10/20 For Rent $1,185 +0.9% --
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Rented $1,175 0.0% --
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/03/2019 04/03/19 For Rent $1,175 0.0% --
02/11/2019 02/11/19 Sold $61,170 +2.0% $49 / Sq Ft
01/11/2019 01/11/19 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2019 01/11/19 For Sale $60,000 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
01/03/2019 01/03/19 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2018 12/31/18 For Sale $60,000 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2018 11/30/18 For Sale $60,000 -1.9% $48 / Sq Ft
11/26/2018 11/26/18 Off Market $61,170 -- --
11/19/2018 11/19/18 For Sale $60,000 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2018 10/16/18 For Sale $60,000 -- $48 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Now

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $63,350 $13,730 $49,620
2023 $4,699 $45,360 $11,210 $34,150
2022 $3,352 $45,360 $11,210 $34,150
2021 $3,365 $45,360 $11,210 $34,150
2020 $3,141 $38,440 $9,500 $28,940
2019 $2,948 $38,440 $9,500 $28,940
2018 $1,718 $39,490 $13,170 $26,320
2017 $2,389 $39,490 $13,170 $26,320
2016 $2,385 $39,490 $13,170 $26,320
2015 $2,331 $39,490 $13,170 $26,320
2014 $2,228 $39,490 $13,170 $26,320
2013 $2,229 $39,490 $13,170 $26,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 5113923

MLS Now

APN: 28-A-042-B-00-004