1981 E 42nd St, Lorain, OH 44055
OFF MARKET

1981 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$133,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $895/mo*
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$133,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $895/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1965
Living Area
912 sqft
Price/Sqft
$146
Parking
Garage

About this House

This home is a Real Estate Owned (REO)/Post Foreclosure. Once a lender has foreclosed on a property it is soon put up for public auction. If bids fall short of the asking price the bank will buy back the home and attempt to sell it on the open market. However, lenders are not real estate agents, meaning that they will often accept offers 30 to 60 percent less than market value!
1981 E 42nd St, Lorain, OH 44055 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for $28,000 on Jan 6, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $133,400, with a rent estimate of $1,265/month.

Home Details for 1981 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 1981 E 42nd St

DatePriceEventSource
01/06/2010$28,000Sold
N/A
11/12/2009$34,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/11/2009$39,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/01/2009$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/22/2006$62,750Sold
N/A
03/03/2006$65,000Sold
N/A
09/25/2002$73,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Lorain

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$154K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$112
$3MoM
Available listings
197
36MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,314
Assessment$88,860
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1981 E 42nd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3909 Carrie Dr, Lorain, OH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$65,000
04/07/26
3
2
950
3908 Clinton Ave, Lorain, OH
0.14
Single-Family Home
$125,000
08/11/25
3
1
1,181
2127 E 41st St, Lorain, OH
0.29
Single-Family Home
$58,700
06/04/26
3
1
1,378
2046 Homewood Dr, Lorain, OH
0.25
Single-Family Home
$127,000
01/20/26
3
1
912
1877 E 39th Ct, Lorain, OH
0.29
Single-Family Home
$164,600
10/22/25
3
1
1,006
3917 Seneca Ave, Lorain, OH
0.22
Single-Family Home
$156,000
06/08/26
4
1
1,008
1886 Homewood Dr, Lorain, OH
0.29
Single-Family Home
$125,000
03/05/26
4
1
1,008
4061 Gregus Ave, Lorain, OH
0.51
Single-Family Home
$56,500
12/29/25
3
1
864
1868 E 34th St, Lorain, OH
0.50
Single-Family Home
$56,000
06/01/26
2
1
1,260
1940 E 34th St, Lorain, OH
0.43
Single-Family Home
$153,500
07/08/26
3
1
1,248

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Lorain

At least 450 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 22 % Say there are community events

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  • Butterflysia
    "We have an awesome Halloween display and that in itself brings together at least 300 kids. That is not including the adults. We love to bring happiness to the people in our community and that is the best way we do it and the neighborhood loves it. We even have people that have been told and come from out of town to check it out."
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  • Jeffrey O.
    "There are other families in this area and the beach is near and parks are everywhere for your children "
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  • Lisa O.
    "Do not live in this neighborhood. Neighbors are nice but there are lots of drug deals and bad influences."
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  • Lisa J.
    "Not a safe neighborhood. Lots of drug deals/use, crime, loud noises. People are rude. Kids are always running around. "
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  • Stephane K.
    "The quietness. The fenced in backyards and how much space there is. Friendly neighborhood but they mind they’re business"
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  • Jerri M.
    "No dog park need more open space don’t have any running areas for the pets to many streets and not enough land"
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  • Aaron S.
    "Keep your car doors locked at all times things are getting better in Lorain the schools are not good "
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  • Aja G.
    "it's close to a shopping plaza. The city has been working hard to bring life back into the downtown area ."
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  • Stephane K.
    "Not familiar with this neighborhood. But it’s nice and quiet. I would like to live in a neighborhood like this"
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  • Daniel M.
    "its unsafe he people are nuts and cars racing around everywhere. I live here because its cheap its not safe at all"
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  • Rachel N.
    "That more than half the dog walkers don't clean up after their fur babies :/ Great view of Lake Erie and Lakeview Park is just down the street."
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  • Villalba83
    " Schools needs to be better also sidewalls in a lot of houses needs to be fixed up Other than that the city is not that bad to live"
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  • Laurabodak
    "The school system is terrible and there are shootings, gangs and drugs all throughout the city. There are hardly any good paying jobs in the city and they punish the people who do work with all their taxes!!!!"
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  • Neraidariosfigueroa
    "Lorain is a cheap place to live.. Lorain Constellation Elementary School is great as well as the middle school. "
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  • N.Figueroa
    "Lorain is a cheap place to live but not good if you have kids. We are leaving Lorain to get our kids in better schools. There is a lot of gang violence and young teens dying. Don’t want my kids to grow up around that. "
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  • Rachel N.
    "your own vehicle is required. there is a lot of things to do also within walking distance. if needed needed Lyft and Uber are a feasible option"
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  • TR
    "Every now and again there is a community fair near a church. There are VA and or church events/meals on occasion."
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  • Snejadfard
    "My neighborhood people walk there dogs but we do not have sidewalks /but it’s a very nice place to walk and plenty of places to go , Everyone picks up after there self , well there dogs !"
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  • Jortizquiles35
    "I’ve lived here for 3 yrs neighbors are always looking out for you and others friendly kid friendly dog friendly no noise peaceful live right next to black river landing summertime you can hear the music from backyard lake is near by clean parks no crime here just love it "
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  • Izaiah H.
    "Lorain has absolutely no public transportation and traffic can be very heavy at times because people do not know how to drive here in this city. Most residents do not have a drivers license"
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  • Jortizquiles35
    "Always watch your children always know who their with and the public schools are horrible here carter schools I don’t know much about"
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  • Latoya F.
    "Some areas are nice and then there are other areas that aren’t. The school system is not the greatest either. "
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  • Angie
    "I grew up in Lorain and it is the same as anywhere else, If your looking for good you'll find good. If your looking for trouble or other you'll find those things also. This is a good town to live in though."
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  • Kaorilovett
    "the events at lccc are very nice. there are nice parks near by as well as fun activities for your kids."
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  • Lee J.
    "In the daytime I feel safe, but in the night time you usual here gun shots in the westside area. I would say the Southside is usually safer."
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  • Wendy D
    "I use to live her a while ago. And this area is still nice to have a family grow up in. The neighbors are nice and some of them are still there when i was growing up in that area."
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  • Kaorilovett
    "there are plenty of dog owners and people always walk their dogs around here and there are a few parks near by as well. "
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  • Denise C.
    "Quiet neighborhood No trouble Friendly neighbors Kids playing in the area and riding bikes Lake at the end of the road "
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  • Philip And Amy Bobel
    "If you want to live in a community where your neighbors are more like family, and your children will have an endless supply of friends to play with, then Deerfield is the place. We've lived here for 5 years and love it. Everyone is kind and inviting. The only downside is the gun range, which is not moving any time soon. But honestly, after 5 years, we hardly notice the noise. But the nature and people surrounding us make up for it."
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  • Ariana
    "Grew up on the West Side of Lorain, where most of my family still lives. Certain areas are better than others of course, but generally it is quiet and safe. Lorain has lots to offer like the boardwalk, the Palace theatre, and the International Fest in addition to being close to things like Cedar Point, Cleveland, and tons of shopping"
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  • Rpoyle
    "I c people walking there dogs all the time an have helped people caught there dogs when they get loose "
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  • Kristine K. I.
    "I live near downtown but no public transportation. no jobs in this town, so you have to drive to other locations. "
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  • Sherrinine
    "relatively close to highway, there are communities within easy driving distance, that include stores and restaurants. close to the lake and black river landing"
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Frequently asked questions about 1981 E 42nd St

  • What is 1981 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1981 E 42nd St in Lorain, OH is $133,400.
  • What is the price history for 1981 E 42nd St?
    1981 E 42nd St in Lorain, OH last sold for $28,000 in January 2010.
  • Is Lorain a buyer's or seller's market?
    Lorain is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Lorain?
    The median sale price in Lorain is $154K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1981 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1981 E 42nd St in Lorain, OH has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1981 E 42nd St?
    The lot at 1981 E 42nd St in Lorain, OH is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).