245 Defiance Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
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$249,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,040 sqft

245 Defiance Ave, Elyria, OH 44035

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1981
$240/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Fenced corner lotTwo-car attached garageStorage shedConvenient first-floor livingNew shedBeautifully updated
Welcome to 245 Defiance in Elyria - a beautifully updated, move-in-ready home offering convenient first-floor living! This charming three-bedroom, one-bath home sits on a fenced corner lot and features a two-car attached garage, storage shed, and easy access to shopping and everyday amenities. The current owners have completed an impressive list of improvements, including new windows, furnace, central air, hot water tank, appliances, and cabinetry in 2019; insulated garage walls and attic in 2020; a new shed and storm doors in 2022; and a new roof, siding, landscaping, interior paint, and flooring in 2026. With so much already done, all that's left is to move in and make it your own. Schedule your showing today - this one won't last long!
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Amy Zientarski, (440) 597-0409
JMG Ohio
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Source: MLS Now, MLS#5250831
Also Listed on MLS Now.

Home Details for 245 Defiance Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1040 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: Back YardFoundation: OtherHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage
Pool
Pool: Above GroundPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1040 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 1000005102106

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,900Price Per Sqft: $240
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: ElyriaCommunity: Chestnut Ridge Heights Sub
School Information
Elementary School District: Elyria CSD - 4706Jr High / Middle School District: Elyria CSD - 4706High School District: Elyria CSD - 4706

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 5250831

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1040 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 5250831Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: amyzientarski@jasonmitchellgroup.com, 440-597-0409Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1040

Around this home

What Locals Say about Elyria

This October

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Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 84% say there are sidewalks
  • 70% say there's holiday spirit
  • 52% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 386 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • W84nc4z4t2
    "That Elyria is a great neighborhood and they have great schools and I’ve lived here my whole life and I would definitely recommend living here "
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  • Chrystal Williams
    "I lived in Elyria since I was a kid. They have a lot of good programs for schools for kids to excel and graduate early and also graduate with college under their belt from high school like any place I need the community to pour back into it, but it has amazing potential."
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  • Suzanne Lester White
    "It is close to shopping and major routes and favorite shopping. There are many metro parks and recreational facilities close by "
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  • Sarahg_5657
    "Nice area, close to the highway, many stores, restaurants, and fast food. Neighbors are friendly and approachable. Also easy access to the turnpike. "
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  • Poegm13
    "There are lots of parks to choose from with great playgrounds. There are also sidewalks in most places. "
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  • John Miller-Jackson
    "It’s home and it always will be been here for many many years and I love it it’s always been family oriented"
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  • Jesus E. T. C.
    "very long. I drive to Cleveland every day and it is very long. its nice having the 90 and 80 so close though "
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  • Ashlyrashel1993
    "it has a great school systems and next year they will have a brand new school. we have friendly neighbors. "
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  • Ivery J.
    "i lived here my whole live and it is cool place and the apple feastble is fun too. Elyria Ohio us nice place to be."
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  • Laura M.
    "I take route 90 into downtown Cleveland. I leave very early and don’t encounter much, if any traffic. "
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  • Deejugasz
    "Crestwood Elementary is the BEST. My neighbors in the township are helpful and nice. Within the county there are many activities and events at no cost to families."
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  • Samantha M.
    "We have an Apple fest here and it pretty cool.. lots of venders lots of people and lots of neat stuff to look at "
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  • Charles S.
    "Very peaceful love the quiet morning and drama free environment. I would love to find a house out here "
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  • Jill C.
    "A lot of ppl walk their dogs and are friendly. There are lots of local parks close with great trails. "
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  • Marlon C.
    "my neighborhood is special because of the older and younger neighbors a great mix of both. I feel really safe and theres also a few parks around and I always see people walking there dogs"
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  • Kylee
    "Make sure to keep your children safe, mostly not intimidating environment but gets more active at night."
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  • Victoria J.
    "I don't know of any except people cook for July 4th and decorate for holidays. So far nothing else. "
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  • Anonymous
    "It is a short walk to downtown Elyria. There are two elementary schools nearby and the middle school and high school are just down the road. There are a lot of businesses in this area."
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  • Veedez
    "Schools are close by and shopping and pharmacy and gasoline stations. People are friendly and take care of their property. Streets well labeled and easy to get around to. Many fast food places are close by. "
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  • anon
    "I really don’t like the area to be honest, it’s an averagely bad city with a lot of young people who don’t really have proper manners or care for their environment."
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  • George H.
    "Fair, home gatherings and cookouts, county living, open skies, star watching, breathing room. Farms, horseback riding "
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  • Suzanne W.
    "Plenty of parks to walk your pets. There are a lot of dogs in this area so having a fenced in yard is a plus! "
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  • JudyP.
    "We've lived here for 32 years and seen children grow and leave so the neighborhood now is quiet. Everyone is very friendly and yes, people walk their dogs at night. The street is about 3 minutes to the community college and close to the highway to Cleveland, about 25 minutes away. We love our neighborhood so much we recently bought a ranch home up the street."
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  • Dianakopp04
    "I love this neighborhood. Very friendly. You drive down the road and people you don’t know wave hello. "
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  • Unspecified
    "There are no community events that I am aware of ever. Everyone pretty much keeps to themselves. I miss having neighbors that are also friends"
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  • Bonchumom
    "I’m not sure. I don’t see a lot of dogs here. There are a lot of hiking trails nearby but dogs need to be on the leash. "
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  • Frances R.
    "there's places to walk the dogs lots of open space but can't leave dogs run around unless on a leash "
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  • Apenny04
    "Dog friendly neighborhood. people also jog throughout. It's nice and quiet. "
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  • Reggielovejoy
    "parks restaurants I walki by distance a gym and bars and friends with shopping near by going to movies walking dogs "
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  • Myanozzy
    "I love it being born and raised in Elyria haves been fun. But it’s time I expand my life and move on somewhere else. Close by but similar to home. "
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  • Stephanie S.
    "great bike trails and country setting along with city amenities. we like it here on the outskirts of town by the airport. "
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  • Danpaulssu
    "kids love to play outside and the neighbors are very friendly and trustworthy. its a very family friendly environment. "
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  • Melodygerken
    "you always see neighbors with dogs outside some on leash and some aren't. people are respectful of others. "
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  • Alex L.
    "it's close to my jobs very easy commute to and from places to get food and work places. "
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  • Leah Y.
    "Well maintained community. Hard working neighbors. Neighbors are friendly but not nosey. Neighbors clean up after their pets. "
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  • Kerstyneh
    "my family all lives here on the same block and I grew up here. its a nice quiet neighborhood. The only reason why I am leaving is because I've never been anywhere else and I want to start a new life with my new hubby."
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Market trends in Elyria

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$200K
$1.1KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$132
$2MoM
Available listings
188
6MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
475 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH
0.42
Single-Family Home
$220,000
03/27/26
3
1
1,248
344 Kansas Ave, Elyria, OH
0.12
Single-Family Home
$275,250
10/24/25
3
2
1,688
715 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH
0.07
Single-Family Home
$257,000
04/06/26
3
2
2,324
321 Kansas Ave, Elyria, OH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$250,000
02/23/26
3
2
1,520
908 Baldwin Ave, Elyria, OH
0.72
Single-Family Home
$130,000
02/20/26
3
1
1,050
217 Syracuse Ct, Elyria, OH
0.28
Single-Family Home
$260,000
03/25/26
3
2
1,506
38667 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH
0.36
Single-Family Home
$232,000
08/24/26
3
1.5
1,504

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
648 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.01
$206,200
3
2
1,144
Off Market
699 Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035
0.02
$283,800
3
2
1,644
Off Market
644 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.03
$249,600
4
2
1,609
Off Market
695 Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035
0.03
$307,000
3
2
1,774
Off Market
246 Defiance Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.03
$219,500
3
2
1,020
Off Market
691 Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$264,000
3
2
1,583
Off Market
701 Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$324,600
3
2
1,583
Off Market
655 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$186,700
3
1
1,236
Off Market
638 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$212,900
4
2
960
Off Market
649 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$186,000
4
1
960
Off Market
708 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$247,200
4
2
1,180
Off Market
645 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.05
$245,900
4
3
1,472
Off Market
308 Defiance Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.05
$222,500
3
2
1,020
Off Market
689 Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035
0.05
$312,900
3
2.5
1,860
Off Market
707 Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035
0.05
$277,500
3
2
1,635
Off Market
632 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.05
$200,500
3
2
1,410
Off Market
714 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.06
$226,800
4
2
1,180
Off Market
639 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.06
$203,600
4
2
960
Off Market
709 Carol Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
0.06
$233,200
3
2
1,180
Off Market
698 Oakdale Cir, Elyria, OH 44035
0.06
$268,800
3
2
1,581
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 6, 2026
Source: MLS Now #5250831
Listed For Sale
$249,900
Jul 16, 2019
Source: MLS Now #4088758
Sold
$130,000
Jul 6, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$133,900
May 13, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$133,900
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$139,900

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Frequently asked questions about 245 Defiance Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 245 Defiance Ave?
    Based on a $249,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 245 Defiance Ave in Elyria, OH is approximately $1,728 (about $1,386 principal & interest, $267 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 245 Defiance Ave compare to homes in Elyria?
    245 Defiance Ave in Elyria, OH is listed at $249,900, about 25% above the $200K median sale price in Elyria.
  • What do residents say about Elyria?
    Residents describe Elyria, OH as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Elyria, OH.
  • What are the closest schools to 245 Defiance Ave?
    The closest schools to 245 Defiance Ave in Elyria, OH are Eastern Heights Middle School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Elyria High School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 245 Defiance Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 245 Defiance Ave in Elyria, OH has air conditioning.
  • Does 245 Defiance Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 245 Defiance Ave in Elyria, OH has a pool.
245 Defiance Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home built in 1981. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS Now on Oct 6, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 5250831.