5203 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137
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5203 Forest Ave
Maple Heights, OH 44137

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,088 sqft

$140,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,020/mo*
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$140,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,020/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,088 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1956
Living Area
1,088 sqft
Price/Sqft
$129
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. From the inviting front porch to the spacious partially finished basement, this property has everything you need for easy living. Step inside to discover luxury vinyl flooring throughout, adding both durability and a sleek, modern touch. The large kitchen is a chef’s dream with granite countertops and brand-new stainless steel appliances, perfect for meal prep and entertaining. Elegant dining and living area that is perfect for intimate gatherings or casual family meals. Updated full bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tile. The home boasts a generous living space, including three bright and airy bedrooms, each offering ample closet space and new carpet. The partially finished basement provides even more room for relaxation or recreation, with the added convenience of a half bathroom for guests. *Attached 2 car garage. Schedule your private showing today.
5203 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $135,000 on Jul 30, 2025 (4% below the $140,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $140,100, with a rent estimate of $1,725/month.

Home Details for 5203 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Recreation
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1088 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassPatio / Porch: Deck, Front PorchFencing: Back YardNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1088 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 28

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 78428116

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $140,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jun 21 2025Possession Timing: Delivery Of Deed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Maple HeightsCommunity: Maple Grove
School Information
Elementary School District: Maple Heights CSD - 1818Jr High / Middle School District: Maple Heights CSD - 1818High School District: Maple Heights CSD - 1818

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1088 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lorain County Association Of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018.8 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5130876Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: vsenauskas12@gmail.com 330-304-9626Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1088
Last check for updates: 31 minutes ago
Listed by Vince Senauskas, (233) 030-4962 x6
Gentile Real Estate LLC
Bought with: Ronaye M Steele, (216) 780-0330, Ruffin Real Estate Co.
Originating MLS: Lorain County Association Of REALTORS
Source: MLS Now, MLS#5130876

Price History for 5203 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/30/2025$135,000Sold
MLS Now #5130876
07/11/2025$140,000PendingMLS Now #5130876
06/21/2025$140,000ContingentMLS Now #5130876
06/13/2025$140,000Listed For SaleMLS Now #5130876
03/12/2025$159,900ListingRemovedMLS Now #5082416
02/14/2025$159,900ContingentMLS Now #5082416
01/18/2025$159,900PriceChange
MLS Now #5082416
12/09/2024$165,000PriceChange
MLS Now #5082416
11/13/2024$170,000Listed For SaleMLS Now #5082416
06/18/2024$53,000Sold
N/A
04/10/1998$89,900Sold
N/A

Market trends in Maple Heights

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,086
Assessment$82,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5203 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5267 Evelyn Dr, Garfield Heights, OH
0.14
Single-Family Home
$210,000
09/19/25
3
2
1,626
14631 Granger Rd, Maple Heights, OH
0.33
Single-Family Home
$124,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,864
5251 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH
0.09
Single-Family Home
$73,289
01/28/26
4
1.5
1,264
5408 Roland Dr, Garfield Heights, OH
0.42
Single-Family Home
$142,000
04/20/26
3
1
1,160
13801 Bangor Ave, Garfield Heights, OH
0.39
Single-Family Home
$160,000
05/01/26
3
1
1,564
5362 Roland Dr, Garfield Heights, OH
0.40
Single-Family Home
$140,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,497

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What Locals Say about Maple Heights

At least 276 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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  • Mcclaintita
    "The commute to highway is longer than I’m used to, but there are also many places to shop in the area to grab everyday needs."
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  • J Huston
    "Multiple highway accessibility and main streets make it easy to maneuver in and out the city. Traffic can pile up in afternoon hours. "
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for over 30 yrs. It still has many things to offer, but it’s changed a lot to. The one thing I like is access to several main freeways. "
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "We have community town meetings . They have various festivals. They also have food bank. They have breast cancer screening and planned parenthood to help those in need."
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "They have food banks, senior services, and a host of other programs, like Plan Parenthood. I believe that they have something celebrating Junteen."
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "Maple hts truly has changed over the 30 yrs that we have lived here. It is convenient to all the freeways and shopping plazas and other areas of business."
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "Fair neighborhood and school system. Neighbor has changed over the last 10 yrs or more. But it has great access to freeways and stores. "
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 31 yrs. It’s family orientated and neighbors look out for each other. "
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  • Destiny wallace
    "They would like that there are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood and a safe place to walk their dogs at anytime of the day. "
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  • Sudoku.excess-0a
    "I feel safe and secure and happy and comfortable! It doesn’t feel congested or overwhelming. I can workout freely "
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  • Andrea C.
    "Not sure of any of the community events in my neighborhood. For the most part it’s peaceful you only hear music from the park on the weekend, but not to bad "
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  • Andrea C.
    "It’s quiet and peaceful they would love being in the neighborhood. My street is quiet and the neighbors are friendly"
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "I believe because of its access to 480, 271 & 422, easy access to any direction. Its a pretty decent community. A lot has changed , over the past 10 years."
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  • Destiny J.
    "No the best area for me I have little kids a lot of speeding and I hear a lot of gun shots at night I am close to the freeway which is good not really far from most shopping malls and or center but I don’t take my kids on walks here due to the dogs and the people in the area "
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  • Doreen W.
    "I see a lot of people who do not have there dogs on a lease when walking there dogs , and I also see a lot of loose dogs in yards."
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  • Kandace S.
    "I hate it here. Crime is too high, I am trying my best to get out of the area. I don’t feel safe and my son will not grow up here."
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "people oriented, a lot of young children. close to major freeways. As well shopping and restaurants, entainment. "
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  • Tasha S
    "They would like no street dogs ... most people respect others lawn. All owners are with their dogs on lease"
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  • Bell.gregory5
    "great peaceful community. convenient shopping areas, convenient drive to downtown. inexpensive housing, "
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "We have community meetings to improve the neighborhood. programs for pregnant women. Feeding program."
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  • Lydia G.
    "We have great access to public transport. Commute to stores is moderate. Access to freeways is easy. Some areas have high tragic especiallyclose to the I-480 off of granger."
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "community outreach, and food distribution through our churces. neighborhood is close to multiple freeways. "
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  • Mzmarshh
    "Everyone walks there dogs on a leash and pick up after them. Dogs are kept inside the fenced yard or inside the home"
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  • Davben23.dh
    "it's actually not to bad. been living here for a few years and haven't had any complaint. everyone stays to themselves. "
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  • Victoria W.
    "You see people walking their dogs and picking up after them. They dogs that are seen are well behaved and trained. "
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "My community is on bus line. Community culture is changing though. Crime is up, and it’s a lot different now, say than five years ago."
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  • Mia G.
    "The neighborhood is nice. Not a lot of violence but random car breakins. Friendly neighbors and mainly quiet."
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  • Jenny C.
    "Very great neighborhood and quit on the bus line. Very good commute daycares and school is in walking distance and grocery stores as well "
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  • Mkhollins1108
    "Transportation daily is usually a smooth ride. There are not a lot of issues and I can get to where I need to easily."
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  • betti b
    "a lot of strays run loose. especially small dogs. please keep them leashed because the ppl who drive in Maple can't drive "
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  • Linita B.
    "My commute was nice and my drive home was also nice just 5 minutes away makes it that much better I would love to stay in Maple Hts and raise my family "
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  • Bbucacci
    "There are none that I know of. Luckily where we live is relatively safe and the neighbors are nice. We do have one house across the street where people are loud."
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  • Revnoblesdarby
    "The neighborhood is changing, and I would advise parents to pay attention to their children. School system needs improvement. But one thing I can say, is that parents support their children."
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  • Mkhollins1108
    "Many neighbors have dogs and are dog friendly. Most pet owners are responsible and clean up well after their dogs."
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  • Wilson_cabrina
    "Many parks, great area to raise children and you don’t really have to worry about theft. Great school system also."
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  • Khara s.
    "Close to schools and is a great community to grow a family. Police and ambulance also have a quick response time "
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