$73,289
SOLD JAN 28, 2026

5251 Forest Ave Maple Heights, OH 44137

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,264 Sq Ft
5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$58 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Community Playground

About This Home

As of January 2026

Charming Cape Cod with Endless Potential! This 4 Bedroom Cape Cod Home Offers 1,264 Square Feet of Living Space and is Brimming with Opportunity! Situated on a Spacious Lot with Newer Roof and Some Windows Have been Replaced. Property Includes a Full Basement and 2 Car Detached Garage. The Interior Provides a Blank Canvas for Your Creative Vision, Ideal for Anyone Looking to Customize and Make it Their Own. With Plenty of Character, this Home is the Perfect Project for those Seeking to Bring their Dream Home to Life! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ceanne Kerwin

RE/MAX Above & Beyond Brokerage Email: ceanne@realtorceanne.com, 440-537-2261 License #2004011143 Listed on: 11/13/2025

RE/MAX Above & Beyond

Last Buyer's Agent

Shaura Rodgers

Real of Ohio License #2016002898

Real of Ohio

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x125
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned
  • Assessor Parcel Number 784-28-126

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Attribution Contact: ceanne@realtorceanne.com, 440-537-2261
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Community
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Real Estate Owned
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1264.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Acres: 0.115
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Medical Service, Playground, Park, Pool, Shopping
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Maple Heights CSD - 1818

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 784-28-126
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x125

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5774.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2025
Closed on
Jan 28, 2026
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae
Bought by
Saran Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Ceanne Kerwin
RE/MAX Above & Beyond
Buyer's Agent
Shaura Rodgers
Real of Ohio
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$73,289
Premium/Discount to List
$8,289
12.75%
Views
91

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
222.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2010
Sold by
Johnson Emma B and Johnson Emma
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Klimcak Carole M and Vetovitz Carole M
Bought by
Johnson Emma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,600
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1975
Bought by
Klimcak Carole M
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- Omega Title
Sheriffs Deed $20,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $99,000 Enterprise Title Agency
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $81,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $20,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/28/2026 01/28/26 Sold $73,289 +12.8% $58 / Sq Ft
12/26/2025 12/26/25 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $65,000 -- $51 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Now

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
2025 $3,496 $43,085 $7,140 $35,945
2024 $3,895 $43,085 $7,140 $35,945
2023 $3,053 $29,020 $3,780 $25,240
2022 $3,560 $29,015 $3,780 $25,235
2021 $5,692 $29,020 $3,780 $25,240
2020 $2,760 $21,980 $2,870 $19,110
2019 $2,749 $62,800 $8,200 $54,600
2018 $4,166 $21,980 $2,870 $19,110
2017 $2,868 $22,680 $3,640 $19,040
2016 $4,623 $22,680 $3,640 $19,040
2015 $2,671 $22,680 $3,640 $19,040
2014 $2,649 $23,390 $3,750 $19,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 5167041

MLS Now

APN: 784-28-126

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