$175,000
SOLD APR 17, 2023

289 Best St Berea, OH 44017

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$110 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Park
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Patio
  • 1-minute walk to Jason Malone Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

Does your checklist for your dream home include a large backyard that backs up to a park? If so, your search ends here at 289 Best St! This street truly lives up to it's name as it backs up to the beautiful Lou Groza Field/Jason Malone Park and is only minutes from Wallace Lake Park and Coe Lake Park. This adorable cape cod offers one floor living! The laundry room is right off of the kitchen and hidden by a beautiful closet. The master bedroom was once two separate bedrooms converted to make an extra large room. The home also offers a formal dining room, two full bathrooms, a second bedroom on the first floor and two additional rooms upstairs. Being sold as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krystal Melcarek

Deleted Agent License #2019004017 Listed on: 03/13/2023

Deleted Agent

Last Buyer's Agent

Erik Fredmonsky

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty License #2022003766

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,738

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 363-33-141

Community Details

Overview

  • Fair Park 04 A Community

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,738

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family
  • Dwelling Type: Detached
  • Style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
  • Price Per Square Foot: 110.48
  • Estimated Price per Sq Ft: 110.48
  • Year Built Exception: Actual YBT
  • Num Of Stories: 1.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 1584
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Court Ordered Y N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms on Main Level: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Detail: Slab
  • Laundry On Main: 1
  • Laundry: 1
  • Sq Ft Approx Above Grade Finished: 1584.00
  • Sq Ft Approx Total Finished: 1584.00

Exterior Features

  • View: Park
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Fences: Full
  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Garage Features: Attached, Door Opener, Electric, Water Available
  • Garage Num Of Cars: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Water/Sewer: Public Water, Public Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Park

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Complex: Fair Park 04-A

Schools

  • School District: Berea CSD
  • School District: Berea CSD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Acres: 0.2700
  • Parcel Number: 363-33-141
  • LandLeaseYN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax: 3738

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2018
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Stritmatter Ronald J
Bought by
Colasent Desiree S and Colasent Robert P
Seller's Agent
Tom Kelly
Keller Williams Citywide
Buyer's Agent
Maryann Wahib
Howard Hanna
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$159,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-5.62%
Current Estimated Value
$254,503

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$151,353
Outstanding Balance
$134,909
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$87,021

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2004
Sold by
Nolan Ronald S and Nolan Karen L
Bought by
Strittmatter Ronald J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2003
Sold by
City Of Berea
Bought by
Nolan Ronald S and Nolan Karen L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1999
Sold by
Sheneman Bob B and Sheneman Jeanette M
Bought by
Nolan Ronald S and Nolan Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,421
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1992
Sold by
Takacs Louis S
Bought by
Sheneman Bob B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1989
Sold by
Holanda Mary L
Bought by
Takacs Louis S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1979
Sold by
Majesky Richard J and P L
Bought by
Holanda Mary L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1975
Bought by
Majesky Richard J and P L
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 $159,500 Barristers Title Agency
Warranty Deed $135,000 Chicago Title Insurance C
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $96,500 Midland Commerce Group
Deed $89,000 --
Deed $69,000 --
Deed $53,500 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $6,967 FHA
Open $11,101 FHA
Closed $5,567 FHA
Open $151,353 FHA
Previous Owner $98,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $121,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $11,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $7,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $96,421 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Sold $175,000 +1.7% $110 / Sq Ft
03/18/2023 03/18/23 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2023 03/13/23 For Sale $172,000 +7.8% $109 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $159,500 -3.3% $101 / Sq Ft
04/17/2018 04/17/18 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Price Changed $164,900 -1.8% $104 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Price Changed $167,900 -0.7% $106 / Sq Ft
03/16/2018 03/16/18 For Sale $169,000 -- $107 / 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 $3,556 $61,250 $13,650 $47,600
2023 $3,762 $54,470 $12,780 $41,690
2022 $3,738 $54,460 $12,780 $41,690
2021 $3,706 $54,460 $12,780 $41,690
2020 $3,539 $46,130 $10,820 $35,320
2019 $3,445 $131,800 $30,900 $100,900
2018 $3,426 $46,130 $10,820 $35,320
2017 $3,388 $42,350 $9,800 $32,550
2016 $3,363 $42,350 $9,800 $32,550
2015 $3,178 $42,350 $9,800 $32,550
2014 $3,178 $42,350 $9,800 $32,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 4443895

MLS Now

APN: 363-33-141