$225,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

455 University Ave Elyria, OH 44035

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,378 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$95 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Front Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2025

SELLER IS LOOKING FOR SECONDARY OFFERS! Buyers take a second look at this home! This is your chance to make this home your own! Beautiful University Heights colonial with spacious bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. All four bedrooms have original hardwood floors under the existing carpeting. The Master Bedroom includes a large walk-in closet and its own private Master Bath with convenient step in shower. Three additional bedrooms are located on the second floor. A spacious kitchen includes a dinette space with bench seating and oak table with two additional chairs. The Family Room includes a gas fireplace flanked by beautiful bookcases. A sunny three season room is directly off of the Family Room and opens out to the backyard pool area. The in-ground pool can be enjoyed all summer long! Patio with built-in grill. The low maintenance backyard is great as well -- no lawn to mow! Formal Dining Room and Formal Living Room are perfect for entertaining and holiday dinners! A finished Rec. Room, workshop and office are located in the basement. Newer furnace and A/C were installed 7/2019. Roof is approximately 15 years old.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arlene Smith

Howard Hanna Brokerage Email: ArleneSmith@HowardHanna.com, 440-785-9196 License #415908 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Howard Hanna

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Sprecher

Russell Real Estate Services License #425355

Russell Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,685

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 140
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Liner

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-25-003-109-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,685

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Attribution Contact: ArleneSmith@HowardHanna.com, 440-785-9196
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Fenced, In Ground, Liner
  • Subdivision Name: University Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2028.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Reso Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 350.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Acres: 0.19
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Principal is Real Estate Licensed
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Garage

Utilities

  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Elyria CSD - 4706

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 06-25-003-109-057
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 140

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3685.36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Murphy Kenneth J and Murphy Francene A
Bought by
Mcclinton Anthony
Seller's Agent
Arlene Smith
Howard Hanna
Buyer's Agent
Janet Sprecher
Russell Real Estate Services
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.21%
Views
136
Current Estimated Value
$235,390

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,390
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.15%
Original Mortgage
$206,043
Outstanding Balance
$206,043
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$29,347

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2001
Sold by
Olenik Helen J
Bought by
Murphy Francene A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2000
Sold by
Murphy Francene A
Bought by
Murphy Kenneth J and Murphy Francene A
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $225,000 Miller Home Title
Quit Claim Deed $9,100 --
Survivorship Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $206,043 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $225,000 0.0% $95 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $224,900 -6.3% $95 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $239,900 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Now (Howard Hanna)

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 $3,222 $77,777 $11,795 $65,982
2023 $2,727 $59,115 $10,283 $48,832
2022 $2,740 $59,115 $10,283 $48,832
2021 $2,746 $59,115 $10,283 $48,832
2020 $2,533 $50,060 $8,710 $41,350
2019 $2,517 $50,060 $8,710 $41,350
2018 $2,542 $50,060 $8,710 $41,350
2017 $2,562 $49,040 $8,850 $40,190
2016 $2,528 $49,040 $8,850 $40,190
2015 $2,368 $49,040 $8,850 $40,190
2014 $2,339 $49,040 $8,850 $40,190
2013 $2,317 $49,040 $8,850 $40,190
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now (Howard Hanna)

MLS Number: 5122366

MLS Now (Howard Hanna)

APN: 06-25-003-109-057