$319,900
$20K PRICE DROP

540 Mentor Ave Painesville, OH 44077

Estimated payment $1,936/month

Total Views 36,867
6 Beds
2 Baths
2,484 Sq Ft
$129 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Crown Molding
  • Storage

About This Home

Sizable duplex, conveniently located just steps from Lake Erie College and near OH-44, OH-2, and plenty of shopping, restaurants, and local attractions. Currently being used as a single-family property, but grandfathered in as a duplex. Central heating and cooling and updated electrical panels. Hardwood floors on the main level. The first-floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, laundry room, and a side porch. The second-floor unit includes 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, full bath, and a balcony. The property includes a detached 2-car garage and a full basement for storage. Consistently rented under current ownership. Updates completed in 2024-2025 include: Replaced washer/dryer, 1st-floor dishwasher and gas range, 2nd-floor refrigerator, carpet on staircase and one 2nd-floor bedroom, painted 1st-floor bath, re-stained and painted porch, powerwashed exterior, and cleaned gutters. All appliances included.

Listing Agent

Adam Zimmerman

Engel & Völkers Distinct Brokerage Email: 440-568-0400, cleveland@evrealestate.com License #2019002296 Listed on: 10/10/2025

Engel & Völkers Distinct

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,453

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,484 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Chandelier
  • Storage
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-C-018-0-00-018-0

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,453

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Subtype: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Attribution Contact: 440-568-0400, cleveland@evrealestate.com
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2484.0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Duplex
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Acres: 0.2839
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Owner Is Listing Agent
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Painesville City LSD - 4305

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 15-C-018-0-00-018-0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3453.0

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Home Values in the Area

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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
2025 -- $70,400 $11,510 $58,890
2024 -- $70,400 $11,510 $58,890
2023 $7,141 $57,660 $9,530 $48,130
2022 $3,556 $57,660 $9,530 $48,130
2021 $3,556 $57,660 $9,530 $48,130
2020 $3,446 $48,870 $8,080 $40,790
2019 $3,478 $48,870 $8,080 $40,790
2018 $3,314 $43,950 $17,090 $26,860
2017 $3,218 $43,950 $17,090 $26,860
2016 $3,202 $43,950 $17,090 $26,860
2015 $3,112 $43,950 $17,090 $26,860
2014 $3,104 $43,950 $17,090 $26,860
2013 $3,092 $43,950 $17,090 $26,860
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/06/2026 01/06/26 Price Changed $319,900 -5.9% $129 / Sq Ft
10/10/2025 10/10/25 For Sale $339,900 +239.9% $137 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Sold $100,000 -25.9% $40 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/22/2012 03/22/12 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2011 10/10/11 For Sale $134,900 -- $54 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Now

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $150,000 Ohio Real Title
Warranty Deed $100,000 Ohio Real Title
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $112,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 5162031

MLS Now

APN: 15-C-018-0-00-018-0

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