257 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
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OFF MARKET

$276,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,897 sqft

257 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035

Est. Refi. Payment $1,841/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 4, 2025 for $265,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$277K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+4.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$11K (+4.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +106% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$276K
August 2026$276K
July 2026$280K
June 2026$280K
May 2026$284K
April 2026$279K
March 2026$274K
February 2026$267K
January 2026$260K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
229 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH
0.07
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,470
245 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH
0.03
Single-Family Home
$324,900
12/03/25
3
2.5
2,305
270 Michigan Ave, Elyria, OH
0.20
Single-Family Home
$190,000
08/04/26
3
1.5
1,843
345 Miami Ave, Elyria, OH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/08/26
3
1.5
1,514
212 Georgia Ave, Elyria, OH
0.15
Single-Family Home
$258,000
10/21/25
3
1.5
2,784
350 Colgate Ave, Elyria, OH
0.17
Single-Family Home
$268,500
11/24/25
4
2.5
2,152
359 Yale Ave, Elyria, OH
0.20
Single-Family Home
$245,000
07/07/26
3
1.5
1,643
329 Yale Ave, Elyria, OH
0.13
Single-Family Home
$202,000
12/01/25
4
2.5
1,552
140 Miami Ave, Elyria, OH
0.21
Single-Family Home
$219,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,418

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
245 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.03
$324,900
3
2.5
2,305
Recently Sold
252 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$268,000
3
1.5
1,772
Off Market
246 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.05
$313,000
4
3.5
4,356
Off Market
260 Colgate Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.04
$241,400
3
1.5
1,479
Off Market
229 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.07
$240,000
3
1.5
1,470
Recently Sold
243 Yale Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.06
$270,700
5
2
2,101
Off Market
221 Yale Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.08
$264,700
4
3
-
Off Market
257 Yale Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.07
$290,600
3
2.5
4,454
Off Market
215 Yale Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.09
$300,100
4
3
2,804
Off Market
209 Yale Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.10
$244,000
3
1.5
1,800
Off Market
315 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
0.09
$397,900
5
4
4,011
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1969
1,897 sqft
$146/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome Home....This classic home on a highly sought after street is sure to please all who enter!! You're welcomed to the home with the (just starting to bloom) perennials that cascade throughout the landscaping. Have a seat on your quaint front porch with a morning cup of coffee or a glass of wine to wind down the day. Upon entering, you are greeted with the spacious living room with gorgeous, updated Anderson Windows delivering loads of natural light and room for all your furnishings. The dining room is wide open to the living area with the most elegant lighting to surely highlight your special dining table. The dining room connects to the kitchen. The kitchen boasts a small eating area, pantry closet with lighting, granite countertops, undercabinet lighting, tastefully updated fixtures, lighting and hardware and all the appliances will remain for your convenience. The hallway off the dining room leads to one of your three bathrooms (one on every level) and two bedrooms that have amazing wood floors and beautiful views of your backyard. Upstairs, you will find a half bath at the top of the steps and a wide-open 3rd bedroom (and the portable AC unit will stay for your comfort and convenience). Head down to the basement where you will find the laundry area, a concrete crawl space for storage, a full bath and a family room area for additional living space. Head outside from the garage and you are delivered to your patio, and you get to relax in your backyard with a full, wood, privacy fence. There is also a shed for your outdoor toys. Additional updates include: Roof (2023), Shed roof (2024), leaf filter guards (2021), vinyl sided, newer Anderson windows throughout, insulated, fenced stained in 2024, hot water tank (2023), microwave (2024) and garbage disposal in 2024. This is truly a turnkey property located only moments from schools, hospitals, shopping, restaurants and major highways. Call for your private showing today!
257 Vassar Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,897 sqft single-family home built in 1969. It last sold for $265,000 on Jun 4, 2025 (2% above the $259,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $276,700, with a rent estimate of $2,076/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Tammy J Koleski, (440) 935-4910
Howard Hanna
Bought with: Bobbie J Burey, (440) 503-3591, Howard Hanna
Originating MLS: Lorain County Association Of REALTORS
Source: MLS Now, MLS#5119653

Home Details for 257 Vassar Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1897 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: One and One Half, Two
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassPatio / Porch: Front Porch, PatioFencing: Back Yard, Privacy, WoodOther Structures: Shed(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking: Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1657 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 240 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod,Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0625004107031

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $259,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 06 2025Possession Timing: Delivery Of Deed

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Location

Direction & Address
City: ElyriaCommunity: Plan Meyer Allotment 01
School Information
Elementary School District: Elyria CSD - 4706Jr High / Middle School District: Elyria CSD - 4706High School District: Elyria CSD - 4706

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1897 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lorain County Association Of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5119653Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: tammykoleski@howardhanna.com 440-935-4910Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1657

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 4, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$265,000
May 6, 2025
Source: MLS Now #5119653
Pending
$259,900
May 2, 2025
Source: MLS Now #5119653
Listed For Sale
$259,900
Oct 15, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$155,500

Market trends in Elyria

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$203K
$9.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$139
$4MoM
Available listings
180
1MoM

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What Locals Say about Elyria

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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    "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
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  • Suzanne Lester White
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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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  • John Miller-Jackson
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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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  • 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.
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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
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  • George H.
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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
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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.
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    "Dog friendly neighborhood. people also jog throughout. It's nice and quiet. "
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  • Reggielovejoy
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  • Myanozzy
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  • Stephanie S.
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  • Kerstyneh
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Frequently asked questions about 257 Vassar Ave

  • What is 257 Vassar Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 257 Vassar Ave in Elyria, OH is $276,700.
  • What is the price history for 257 Vassar Ave?
    257 Vassar Ave in Elyria, OH last sold for $265,000 in June 2025.
  • Is Elyria a buyer's or seller's market?
    Elyria is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Elyria?
    The median sale price in Elyria is $203K. That is up $9.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 257 Vassar Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 257 Vassar Ave in Elyria, OH has air conditioning.
  • Does 257 Vassar Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 257 Vassar Ave in Elyria, OH has in-unit laundry.

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