$655,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2025

897 Southerness Dr Cincinnati, OH 45245

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,764 Sq Ft
0.76 Acres

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Golf Course View
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Stunning Brick Transitional 2-Story in Sought-After Legendary Run-a premier golf/pool community known for its elegance, charm, and active lifestyle! This beautiful transitional home seamlessly blends classic design with modern comfort. From the moment you arrive, the curb appeal captivates you with the landscaping, timeless architecture, and views of the golf course. Light-filled interior, fresh paint, soaring ceilings, 2 staircases and lots of windows. Gourmet kit with granite countertops, large island and large deck for addtl entertaining space. Formal DR plus 1st flr office. Lrg luxurious primary suite with ensuite bath. 2nd flr 16x12 loft perfect for play room. Fin LL boasts 700 sf of cherry hdwd, wet bar, fridge, 1/2 bath, blt-in speakers, 22x14 shop and 15x17 game rm provides ample space for parties. Nestled in one of the area's most desirable communities, residents of Legendary Run enjoy access to a championship golf course, community pool, clubhouse, walking trails, and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Bevins

Sibcy Cline, Inc. License #0000214135 Listed on: 06/03/2025

Sibcy Cline, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Peter Marx

Sibcy Cline, Inc. License #2002015314

Last Buyer's Agent

Teri Gillman

Comey & Shepherd License #0000434099

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,160

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.76 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $108 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Golf Course
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,764 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Home Security

  • Smart Security System
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include association dues, clubhouse, landscapingcommunity, play area, pool, professional mgt, tennis, walking trails
  • Towne Properties Association
  • Legendary Run Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,160

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$108 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Pierce Twp.
  • Cross Street: W Legendary Run
  • Topography: Sloped
  • Trees: Wooded-Partial
  • Land Description: .5 to .9 Acres
  • Access: County Road
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: 220 Volt, Cable, Ceiling Fan, Recessed Lights, Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 621
  • Census Tract Realist: 415.05
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heating: Program Thermostat, Forced Air, Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 33084.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Pierce Twp.
  • Taxes Annual: 8161
  • Price Per Acre: 862409.48
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor, Finished, Walkout, WW Carpet
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Breakfast Room Area: 260
  • Dining Room Feat: Chair Rail, Chandelier, Window Treatment, Formal, WW Carpet
  • Entry Area: 192
  • Entry Foyer: Closet, Open Foyer, Transom/Sidelit, Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Walkout, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Window Treatment, Wood Floor
  • Great Room Feat: Bookcases, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Window Treatment, Fireplace
  • Living Great Rm Area: 156
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 13 x 12
  • Living Great Rm Len: 13
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 12
  • Living Room Feat: Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Window Treatment
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Water Softener
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Smart Technology: Garage Door Opener, Security, Thermostat
  • Study Lib Den: 15x11 Level: 1
  • Study Lib Den Area: 165
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 15 x 11
  • Study Lib Den Len: 15
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 2003
  • H O A Paid By: Owner
  • Architecture: Transitional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Directions: St Rt 125 to Merwin Ten Mile to E Legendary Run, straight onto W Legendary to Southerness
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Suburb (SIC): Legendary Run
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • ADU Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, French Doors, Multi Panel Doors, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 14x14 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 12x12 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 11x11 Level: 2
  • Breakfast Room: 20x13 Level: 1
  • Dining Room: 17x14 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 13x12 Level: 1
  • Flex Rooms: Loft, Game Room, Workshop
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $4080
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Planning Desk, Solid Surface Ctr, Eat-In, Gourmet, Window Treatment, Island, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor, Marble/Granite/Slate
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 196
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 144
  • Study Features: Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Window Treatment
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 121
  • Entry: 16x12 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Great Room: 22x15 Level: 1
  • Kitchen Area: 208
  • Kitchen Dim: 16 x 13
  • Levels: Two
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Level 1 Bath: 2
  • Bathroom 2: Full
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom 3: Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 2
  • Diningroom Area: 238
  • Family Room Area: 810
  • Laundry Room: 6x6 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room Area: 36
  • Laundryroom Dim: 6 x 6
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Stone, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 3764.00
  • Total Rooms: 17
  • Windows: Double Hung, Vinyl/Alum Clad
  • First Floor Family Room: 30x27 Level: Lower
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 320
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 20 x 16
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 20
  • Primary Bathrooms: Built-In Shower Seat, Shower, Tile Floor, Double Vanity, Jetted Tub, Window Treatment, Marb/Gran/Slate
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins, Walk-in Closet, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Window Treatment
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 20x16 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: Golf Course, Woods
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Corner Lot, Deck, Patio, Porch, Sprinklers, Yard Lights
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 675000.00
  • Acres: 0.7595
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Carport: Side, Garage Attached
  • Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1300.00
  • Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Management Co: Towne Properties
  • HOA Yes/No: Yes
  • Association: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service

Fee Information

  • Inc.In HOA/Condo Fee: Association Dues, Clubhouse, LandscapingCommunity, Play Area, Pool, Professional Mgt, Tennis, Walking Trails

Schools

  • District: New Richmond Ex Vill

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33084.00
  • Total Assessed Value: $244.00

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Maret Charles M and Maret Helen A
Bought by
Bartholomew Nancy J and Bartholomew William J
Seller's Agent
Karen Bevins
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Teri Gillman
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.96%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
79.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2017
Sold by
True Sandy Larry P and True Sandy Rebecca
Bought by
Maret Charles M and Maret Helen A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2003
Sold by
Drees Premier Homes Inc
Bought by
Maret Charles M and Maret Helen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,500
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2001
Sold by
Traditions Invmts-Pierce
Bought by
Drees Premier Homes Inc
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 $655,000 Prodigy Title
Warranty Deed $10,000 None Available
Survivorship Deed $425,700 Attorney Title Agency
Deed $195,204 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $233,998 New Conventional
Previous Owner $254,820 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Sold $655,000 -3.0% $174 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $675,000 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

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 $8,161 $195,270 $29,510 $165,760
2023 $8,168 $195,270 $29,510 $165,760
2022 $8,241 $157,640 $23,800 $133,840
2021 $8,108 $157,640 $23,800 $133,840
2020 $8,080 $157,640 $23,800 $133,840
2019 $6,921 $151,310 $25,730 $125,580
2018 $6,922 $151,310 $25,730 $125,580
2017 $6,202 $145,530 $20,580 $124,950
2016 $6,424 $128,770 $18,200 $110,570
2015 $5,981 $128,770 $18,200 $110,570
2014 $5,702 $128,770 $18,200 $110,570
2013 $5,713 $128,100 $18,200 $109,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1843027

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 27-28-14B-238