159 Adams St, Berea, OH 44017
OFF MARKET

159 Adams St
Berea, OH 44017

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,290 sqft

$221,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,534/mo*
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$221,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,534/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,290 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

We are selling our beautiful century home at 159 Adams Street in Berea. The home was built in 1888 and is located on a quiet street, just 4 blocks from Baldwin-Wallace College.
We have spent 13 great years at this home. It has been meticulously maintained both inside and out.

Home Features
• Classic Berea century home. Built in 1888 with upgraded plumbing, electric & many others.
o 2 Bedrooms; 1.5 Bath; large family room; dining room (hardwood floors); large kitchen (hardwood floors); office/den; gas fireplace; unfinished, partial basement; 2 car garage
o In-law suite/apartment attached to garage. Great rental income / $300 per month.
• Quiet, one-way street; Historical District; Coe Lake across street. Walking distance to BW, “Triangle”, grocery, gazebo, nature trail, park & pool.
• Large family room with gas fireplace and built in shelves
• Spacious kitchen with hardwood floors
• Leaded and stained glass features
• Anderson windows and Larson storm doors throughout
• Great storage above garage, above family room, under stairs
• Large 2 car garage with storage above
• Fenced back yard
• Antique iron fence in front yard
• Classic front porch w/ swing
• Partially covered back deck w/ gas line for grill
• Easy to maintain yard and landscaping

Upgrades and examples of some of the work completed:
• Every two years:
 - Back deck stained, front porch painted, new driveway stone
• 2003 – New roof on house
• 2003 – New gutters
• 2003 – Skylights added in bedroom 1 & 2
• 2003 – Kitchen upgrades
o Paint, lighting & cabinet hardware
• 2004 – Updating bedroom 2
o New carpet and paint
• 2006 – Remodel ½ bath
o Paint and new faucet added
• 2006 – New water heater.
• 2007 – Kitchen upgrades
o New ceiling fan & light, dishwasher, disposal and faucet
• 2007 – New window and door frame in apartment
• 2008 – Fresh exterior paint
• 2009 – White-Oak Bella-Wood Hardwood floors installed in dining room (to match kitchen)
• 2010 – Remodeling of apartment / in-law suite
o Fresh paint, new carpet, new sink in bathroom and kitchen, new tile, new furnishings

Neighborhood Description

Quiet Neighborhood; One-Way street; Coe Lake partial view
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 159 Adams St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryer
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1888Year Updated: 1975
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price History for 159 Adams St

DatePriceEventSource
11/28/2022$169,000Sold
N/A
10/01/2022$169,000PendingMLS Now #4403798
09/17/2022$169,000PendingToActiveMLS Now #4403798
09/10/2022$169,000PendingMLS Now #4403798
09/01/2022$169,000Listed For SaleMLS Now #4403798
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
09/26/2011$105,000Sold
MLS Now #3246529
07/22/2011$109,900PriceChange
N/A
06/21/2011$125,000Listed For SaleN/A
07/30/1997$125,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Berea

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,567
Assessment$179,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 159 Adams St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11 Adams St, Berea, OH
0.21
Single-Family Home
$183,000
02/25/26
3
1.5
1,706
24 Adams St, Berea, OH
0.20
Single-Family Home
$137,500
07/25/25
3
2
1,496
147 Adams St, Berea, OH
0.02
Single-Family Home
$226,500
11/17/25
3
1
1,358
99 Adams St, Berea, OH
0.07
Single-Family Home
$240,000
09/24/25
3
1.5
1,472
159 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH
0.17
Single-Family Home
$265,000
11/20/25
3
2.5
1,301
49 Monroe St, Berea, OH
0.33
Single-Family Home
$240,000
04/08/26
2
2
1,212
212 E Bridge St, Berea, OH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$250,000
06/12/26
3
3
1,346
112 Andrew St, Berea, OH
0.37
Single-Family Home
$200,000
08/25/25
3
2
1,984
65 Monroe St, Berea, OH
0.30
Single-Family Home
$181,000
07/23/25
4
1
1,211
209 Gibson St, Berea, OH
0.90
Single-Family Home
$187,000
03/19/26
3
1.5
1,564

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What Locals Say about Berea

At least 78 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there are community events

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    "Friendly neighborhood and extremely nice neighbors. Great area to Casual walk your dog or take your kids to the school down the street. Super clean neighborhood. Close to multiple grocery stores and near a lot of various restaurants and pubs. Nice parks and scenic places to adventure at "
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    "Small town atmosphere, friendly residents. Events are monthly inside and outside. Small town businesses are booming. "
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    "Poor school system, great neighborhood, everything is so nearby and not too far away, quiet safe town, very well maintained!"
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    "It’s safe and affordable with good schools. Lots of family events and great parks. I am not a parent. I see lot’s of families in the community. This is a college/university community. Metro Parks is convenient and very popular with bikes and families riding together."
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    "Love this town , such a safe quiet community and so close to downtown ! The mill stream run reservation is a place to hike /fish/kayak/horse ride . Browns training camp is located here . Friday concerts downtown Berea near the lake in the summer time "
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    "We have a neighborhood garage sale and cookout every August. Kids trick or treat. Lots of decorating "
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    "Everyone is very dog friendly ... my neighbors at the end of my street all three houses installed a electric fence so all the dogs at the end of the cul-de-sac could have triple the yard size . Love the side walks that lead to the metro parks mill stream run "
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  • Heather D.
    "Best community in the world I wouldn’t ever want to live anywhere else. I have lived all across the county’s and would never want to raise my kids anywhere else either "
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    "Very friendly neighborhood with lots of dog walkers. Very quiet and safe feeling. Neighbors look out for and help one another"
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159 Adams St, Berea, OH 44017 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,290 sqft single-family home built in 1888. This property is not currently available for sale. 159 Adams St was last sold on Nov 28, 2022 for $169,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 159 Adams St is $221,600.