$235,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025

253 Columbus St Elyria, OH 44035

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,953 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Community Playground
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Gorgeous two and a half story home with it's original charm and a highly modern touch. This home boast original hardwood floors, large windows with plenty of natural light and much of it's original trim that is in excellent condition. The layout of the home feels ahead of it's time with an open feel to it. You'll enter from the large front porch into the foyer with a custom trimmed stair case. From the foyer is the parlor room that would make for a perfect library or at home office- both entrances have working pocket doors. Off of the parlor room is the formal dining room that is open to the living room. Finishing up the first floor is the recently freshened up kitchen with newer vinyl floors, painted cabinets and recessed lighting. On the second level is 3 large bedrooms and two full baths. One of the bedrooms can make for a nice teen or in-law suite with it's own full bath. On the third floor is an additional bedroom or flex room and a bonus room, perfect for added storage or a hobby room. The basement has plenty of storage space, laundry, and utilities. The home has a nice sized back yard and a large two car garage. Staying with the home is all kitchen appliances and the washer and dryer! Updates include garage roof and door 2021, kitchen 2021, rebuilt chimney 2024, porches rebuilt in 2023, front steps 2021, washer, dryer, dishwasher, roof 2019, and electrical updated to 200 amp service.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Gilbert

The Holden Agency Brokerage Email: brian@bgrealestate.net 440-315-5761 License #2015000042 Listed on: 03/05/2025

The Holden Agency

Co-Listed By

Amy Barbisch

The Holden Agency Brokerage Email: brian@bgrealestate.net 440-315-5761 License #2022001766

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Gwynn

McDowell Homes Real Estate Services License #2020000412

McDowell Homes Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,995

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x165
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,953 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-25-146-000-001

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,995

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Attribution Contact: brian@bgrealestate.net 440-315-5761
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 20047
  • Co List Office Phone: 419-525-5525
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1953.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Park
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Elyria CSD - 4706

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 06-25-146-000-001
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X165
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2995.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Lyons Samuel J and Lutz Ashley M
Bought by
Merick Troy
Seller's Agent
Brian Gilbert
The Holden Agency
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Gwynn
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.67%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$234,363

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$225,578
Outstanding Balance
$225,578
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$15,414

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2020
Closed on
May 7, 2020
Sold by
Morgan Joseph C and Morgan Sarah J
Bought by
Lyons Samuel J and Lutz Ashley M
Seller's Agent
Ed Huck
Keller Williams Citywide
Buyer's Agent
Brian Gilbert
The Holden Agency
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-9.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.33%
Original Mortgage
$154,156
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2018
Sold by
Beinhardt John D and Matesick Julie M
Bought by
Morgan Joseph C and Morgan Sarah J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,950
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 1998
Sold by
Keathley Marian J and Celebrezze Marian J
Bought by
Beinhardt John D and Matesick Julie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,100
Interest Rate
7.01%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $235,000 Chicago Title
Survivorship Deed $158,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Survivorship Deed $66,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $132,500 Midland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,578 FHA
Previous Owner $154,156 FHA
Previous Owner $133,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $79,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $80,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $103,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $235,000 -1.7% $120 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $239,000 +51.3% $122 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold $158,000 -6.5% $65 / Sq Ft
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Price Changed $168,900 -0.6% $69 / Sq Ft
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Price Changed $169,900 -2.3% $70 / Sq Ft
02/06/2020 02/06/20 Price Changed $173,900 -0.3% $72 / Sq Ft
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Price Changed $174,500 -0.3% $72 / Sq Ft
01/09/2020 01/09/20 For Sale $175,000 -- $72 / 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 $2,995 $63,291 $8,271 $55,020
2023 $2,436 $44,699 $7,242 $37,457
2022 $2,427 $44,699 $7,242 $37,457
2021 $2,441 $44,699 $7,242 $37,457
2020 $2,375 $38,810 $6,290 $32,520
2019 $2,360 $38,810 $6,290 $32,520
2018 $2,429 $38,810 $6,290 $32,520
2017 $2,435 $37,390 $4,580 $32,810
2016 $2,405 $37,390 $4,580 $32,810
2015 $2,256 $37,390 $4,580 $32,810
2014 $2,175 $36,480 $4,470 $32,010
2013 $2,156 $36,480 $4,470 $32,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 5104094

MLS Now

APN: 06-25-146-000-001