538 Stanford Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
SOLD
JUL 25, 2025

538 Stanford Ave
Elyria, OH 44035

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,139 sqft

$179,777

Last Sold: Jul 25, 2025
$158/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,151/mo*
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$179,777

Last Sold: Jul 25, 2025
$158/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,151/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,139 sqft

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Description

Welcome home to 538 Stanford Avenue in the heart of Elyria!
This charming ranch is nestled in the desirable Eastern Heights neighborhood, just a short walk from the local pool, park, and the newly built K-12 school—perfect for convenience and community.

Inside, you’ll find 2 spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a generous walk-in closet. The den could easily be converted to a third bedroom if you need that for space. The large, updated kitchen is both beautiful and functional, ideal for cooking and entertaining. Recent updates include a newer hot water tank and fresh paint throughout, making this home move-in ready.

Step outside to your fully fenced-in backyard oasis, complete with a paved patio for relaxing or hosting guests in privacy.

Don’t miss your chance to own this well-maintained home in a great location—schedule your showing today before it’s gone!
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. This description is from August 03, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$158/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 538 Stanford Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Eat In Kitchen, Family Room, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1139 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, Patio, PorchFencing: Chain Link, FullOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Playground, Private YardFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: See Remarks, Community
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1139 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 12

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0625006124020

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $179,777Price Per Sqft: $158/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 01 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: ElyriaCommunity: H A Shives 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: 1139 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Playground, Restaurant, Shopping, Sidewalks, Pool
Other
Playground

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lorain County Association Of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 5133176Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: dunnsold86@gmail.com 440-315-3886Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1139

Additional Information

PlaygroundRestaurantShoppingSidewalksPool
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Amanda J Dunn, (864) 403-1538 x86
Russell Real Estate Services
Bought with: Amanda J Dunn, (440) 315-3886, Russell Real Estate Services
Originating MLS: Lorain County Association Of REALTORS
Source: MLS Now, MLS#5133176

Price History for 538 Stanford Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/25/2025$179,777Sold
MLS Now #5133176
07/02/2025$179,777PendingMLS Now #5133176
06/26/2025$179,777PriceChange
MLS Now #5133176
06/23/2025$184,900PriceChange
MLS Now #5133176
06/20/2025$199,900Listed For SaleMLS Now #5133176
08/13/2014$62,500Sold
MLS Now #3628521
06/26/2014$63,000PendingAgent Provided
06/18/2014$63,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/20/2013$26,000Sold
MLS Now #3445559
12/04/2013$29,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/09/2013$35,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/15/2013$42,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/30/2013$135,714Sold
N/A
09/19/2013$49,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,768
Assessment$106,730
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 538 Stanford Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
803 Boston Ave, Elyria, OH
0.26
Single-Family Home
$153,000
07/08/25
2
1
1,075
614 Cornell Ave, Elyria, OH
0.14
Single-Family Home
$269,000
07/16/25
3
1
1,382
553 Purdue Ave, Elyria, OH
0.22
Single-Family Home
$191,000
02/20/26
3
1
1,207
539 Princeton Ave, Elyria, OH
0.28
Single-Family Home
$195,000
03/25/26
3
1
1,089
638 Cornell Ave, Elyria, OH
0.17
Single-Family Home
$171,000
07/15/25
3
1
1,944
746 Delaware Ave, Elyria, OH
0.27
Single-Family Home
$165,000
04/30/26
3
1
1,050
549 Delaware Ave, Elyria, OH
0.11
Single-Family Home
$132,000
03/31/26
3
1
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Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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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538 Stanford Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,139 sqft single-family home built in 1957. This property is not currently available for sale. 538 Stanford Ave was last sold on Jul 25, 2025 for $179,777 (0% higher than the asking price of $179,777). The current Trulia Estimate for 538 Stanford Ave is $183,700.