8252 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
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0.7 ACRES

$460,000

Original price: $475,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths

8252 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

Est. Mortgage $3,068/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1990
0.7 acre lot
3 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Welcome home to a property that truly offers the best of both worlds—peaceful living with exceptional flexibility. Nestled on a beautifully landscaped, park-like lot, this well maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its next chapter. Inside, you'll find generous living spaces designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. The spacious family room provides the perfect gathering place for holidays, game nights, or simply relaxing at home, while the large deck overlooks the picturesque backyard, creating an ideal space for morning coffee, summer cookouts, or quiet evenings surrounded by nature. One of this home's standout features is the private in-law suite, offering incredible versatility for multigenerational living, extended guests, or additional living space. Complete with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a full kitchen, living room, private garage, and a chair lift for added accessibility, this thoughtfully designed suite provides comfort and independence while remaining connected to the main home. The attached 2-car garage offers plenty of storage, and the convenient location places you just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and everyday amenities. With easy highway access only five minutes away, commuting is a breeze while still allowing you to enjoy the serenity of this beautiful setting. Homes offering this much space, flexibility, and pride of ownership are a rare find. Come experience everything this special property has to offer!
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing Provided by: William A Bissett, (440) 218-0130
HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC
Amanda R Poyer-Patterson, (440) 429-5748
HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS
Source: MLS Now, MLS#5223932
Also Listed on MLS Now.

Open House

Thursday, September 10
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Home Details for 8252 Plains Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Additl Living Suite, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Lower LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Driveway,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 53Days on Market: 55

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16D097E000040

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $460,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Negotiable

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Location

Direction & Address
City: MentorCommunity: Lindsey Sub
School Information
Elementary School District: Mentor EVSD - 4304Jr High / Middle School District: Mentor EVSD - 4304High School District: Mentor EVSD - 4304

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 5223932

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5223932Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: bill@thebissettteam.com, 440-218-0130

Around this home

What Locals Say about Mentor

At least 282 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • emmymarieg
    "Many people have lived here for a long time and there are many families and kids in the neighborhood."
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  • emmymarieg
    "There are lots of sidewalks and plenty of easily connecting streets to take dogs for a walk. There are less homes with fenced in backyards, through. "
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  • Robin Bauman
    "It’s convenient to everything I need such as the freeway fitness center grocery store nail salon library and interstate plus parks beach and lake. Good services."
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  • emmymarieg
    "There are many local high school events including sporting events and band/choir performances. Many people go trick-or-treating or participate in trunk or treat activities. There are lots of seasonal events as well"
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  • Bakinczel
    "Safe. Lots of great medical facilities. Good schools. Lots of shopping and dining. Not a lot of sidewalks in our area. "
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  • Linda Schindler
    "Great neighborhood to raise a family. Close to stores and recreation. Close to downtown Cleveland. Many amenities. "
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  • Orchid9r
    "People look out for each other here. For the most part, yards and homes are maintained well, people care about their property. Shopping is very handy."
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  • Katie L.
    "It is a 15 minute drive to work. There are lots of good food places nearby. I get my nails done right up the street. There are schools and churches nearby. "
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  • Troy V.
    "it's a great place to live it might be a little like squareville to some but you won't get shot walking down the street"
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  • Laketta T.
    "Don’t live here. I just work out here, but from what I’ve seen it’s quite, most Neighbors speak, some are caring."
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  • Mgefert
    "Safe community; great schools; Great walking and good bicycling roads. Close to many conveniences..."
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  • Nicole
    "Dog parks, responsible pet owners, and lots of places to take yor fur baby! You might not like the hawks. "
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  • Raul D.
    "Three years living in the area, no security concerns. Seems the are a lot of seniors living in the area; however, we have noticed more kids in the area lately."
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  • Staceysue1075
    "There are many dog friendly parks to explore. Most neighborhoods have sidewalks. Everyone for the most part is good about picking up after their dogs. "
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  • Mtlynch2
    "I drive wherever I need to go but everything is very close so the drives are short. Grocery, gas, mall, church, bar’s & restaurant’s."
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  • Orchid9r
    "Mentor rocks summer concerts The various church carnivals, All amenities are so close like shopping and dining. We have a fabulous first responder system, we’re close to a lot of good hospitals and close to downtown Cleveland."
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  • Aguhabis
    "Very friendly neighborhood! My parents live here! I grew up here! Miss Mentor! Very good place for families!"
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  • Orchid9r
    "There are a lot of events that are put on by the Civic Center. They have wonderful summertime concerts at the amphitheater and other events throughout the year."
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  • Orchid9r
    "Where I live I have great amenities like grocery shopping close by, the civic center and Parks are close by. It’s a great area!"
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  • Rogercompass
    "I love it here people from other neighborhoods they love coming here for holloween we live it get so much"
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  • Rogercompass
    "I live in this neighborhood for 22 years I love it! The Neigbors are super friendly and great for pet lovers people love our neighbors and houses great location "
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  • Jamiebrittany C.
    "People don’t keep their dogs on leashes or behind fences so I do not walk my dogs in this neighborhood "
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  • Jillian B.
    "Farmers market, James a Garfield home, public park and pool, better in mentor weekend, mentor mall. "
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  • Stacey K.
    "They would like this neighborhood because so many people have dogs and they take care of them as well as being responsible about them. We have street lights, sidewalks, and tree lawns. "
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  • Cw6404
    "It’s a very quiet peaceful area. Close to all shopping and very conveniently close to all restaurants in Mentor. "
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  • Unspecified
    "Mentor has a lot of good restaurants and retail, plus the Wildwood Cultural Center. The summer concerts - Mentor Rocks- are pretty cool also."
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  • Melissa G.
    "I grew up here! So many great memories!! I only hope my kids are able to take part in this community!"
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  • Befellenstein
    "My neighborhood is safe. My commute is very short and is moderately traveled. I only have to get through two traffic lights."
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  • Patricia F.
    "There are lots of families with different races who live in these nieghborhoods, with many different jobs and activities and sports for the children to be involved in."
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  • Smash Patinkin
    "Mentor is a great place to raise a family. Decent public and private schools and plenty of community activities."
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  • Drarigs
    "Working in Cleveland, I have approximately a 25 minute ride each work day. There is a very comfortable bus (Laketran) that I can ride into work everyday which let's me get work done on the way. "
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  • Sandy G
    "My neighborhood is very kid friendly with lots of activities. Shopping is great with a variety of stores and then there is all the restaurants."
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  • Mgefert
    "35 minutes to downtown work...Primarily highway. Excellent roads...easy commute. We’re in the snow-belt so winter drives can be tricky."
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  • Alex P.
    "Lots of friendly dog people. Most people clean up after their pets. Parks are welcoming to pets and neighbors don’t complain if your dog barks a bit."
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  • Mgefert
    "A community in transition...many older couple either retired or close to retirement. Many younger families are moving into the area."
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  • Millie G.
    "Mentor is a welcoming city and lots of perks from the city like free concerts, Lake Metro-parks, friendly city."
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  • Reddis
    "Halloween Christmas New Year’s Eve Community events and holidays That’s is I can’t think of anything else "
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  • Amypiter
    "schools are great lots of places deliver lots of parks and beaches. close to rt 2 and 90. thats all i have to say"
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Market trends in Mentor

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$253K
$13KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$156
$0MoM
Available listings
226
27MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$454K
Since last month
Decreased$15K (-3.2%)
Since last year
Increased$21K (+4.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$343K (+307.2%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$454K
August 2026$451K
July 2026$469K
June 2026$448K
May 2026$442K
April 2026$434K
March 2026$431K
February 2026$415K
January 2026$416K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
8224 Comet Ct, Mentor, OH
0.10
Single-Family Home
$246,000
09/23/25
3
2.5
1,966
5976 Silver Ct, Mentor, OH
0.10
Single-Family Home
$345,000
03/20/26
4
2.5
2,640
5950 Galaxie Dr, Mentor, OH
0.16
Single-Family Home
$240,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,504
8203 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH
0.09
Single-Family Home
$425,000
06/22/26
3
3.5
2,933
8242 Starburst Rd, Mentor, OH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$395,000
06/04/26
5
2.5
-
8209 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH
0.10
Single-Family Home
$695,000
10/24/25
4
4.5
3,422
6010 Sea Pines Dr, Mentor, OH
0.20
Single-Family Home
$460,000
11/17/25
4
3.5
3,716
8126 Munson Rd, Mentor, OH
0.42
Single-Family Home
$205,000
07/13/26
3
2.5
1,474

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
8238 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
0.04
$236,200
3
2
2,774
Off Market
8209 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
0.10
$709,700
4
4.5
3,422
Off Market
8203 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
0.09
$425,000
3
3.5
2,933
Recently Sold
5976 Silver Ct, Mentor, OH 44060
0.10
$345,000
4
2.5
2,640
Recently Sold
8224 Comet Ct, Mentor, OH 44060
0.10
$251,300
3
2.5
1,966
Off Market
8218 Comet Ct, Mentor, OH 44060
0.12
$315,000
3
2
1,788
For Sale
8233 Starburst Dr, Mentor, OH 44060
0.15
$300,400
4
2.5
-
Off Market
5950 Galaxie Dr, Mentor, OH 44060
0.16
$240,000
3
2
1,504
Recently Sold
8241 Starburst Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
0.16
$380,000
4
2.5
2,638
For Sale
5951 Center St, Mentor, OH 44060
0.18
$457,400
4
3.5
3,191
Off Market
8250 Starburst Dr, Mentor, OH 44060
0.18
$300,700
4
2.5
-
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2026
Source: MLS Now #5223932
PriceChange
$460,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 29, 2026
Source: MLS Now #5223932
PriceChange
$475,000
Price decreased by 4%
Jul 17, 2026
Source: MLS Now #5223932
Listed For Sale
$495,000
Oct 2, 1990
Source: N/A
Sold
$111,500

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

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Agent Phone: (440) 218-0130
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Frequently asked questions about 8252 Plains Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 8252 Plains Rd?
    Based on a $460,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 8252 Plains Rd in Mentor, OH is approximately $3,122 (about $2,468 principal & interest, $579 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 8252 Plains Rd compare to homes in Mentor?
    8252 Plains Rd in Mentor, OH is listed at $460,000, about 82% above the $253K median sale price in Mentor.
  • What do residents say about Mentor?
    Residents describe Mentor, OH as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Mentor, OH.
  • What are the closest schools to 8252 Plains Rd?
    The closest schools to 8252 Plains Rd in Mentor, OH are Mentor High School (rated 8/10), Orchard Hollow Elementary School (rated 7/10), Shore Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 8252 Plains Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8252 Plains Rd in Mentor, OH has air conditioning.
  • Does 8252 Plains Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8252 Plains Rd in Mentor, OH has in-unit laundry.
8252 Plains Rd, Mentor, OH 44060 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom single-family home built in 1990. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS Now on Jul 17, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 5223932.