8720 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
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FOR SALE
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8.2 ACRES

$599,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,445 sqft (on 8.20 acres)

8720 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035

Est. Mortgage $3,951/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1994
8.2 acre lot
$174/sqft
3 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8720 Bechtel Rd.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Basketball hoopAbove-ground poolPrivacy and peaceful surroundingsGenerous workspaceVersatile layoutInstant hot water
Tucked away on 8.2 beautiful acres in Amherst Township, this spacious 3+ bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial offers approximately 2,450 sq. ft. of living space and a versatile layout. Two main-floor bonus rooms off the foyer offer flexible space for an office, sitting room, playroom or additional living space. The eat-in kitchen features beautiful cherry cabinetry, generous workspace and instant hot water, while the adjoining formal dining room provides a welcoming space for gatherings and entertaining. The family room showcases a striking fireplace and tray ceiling. A convenient drop zone off the garage entry connects to the main-floor laundry and half bath, creating a functional everyday entryway. Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms and an additional full bath. The primary suite features a tray ceiling, walk-in closet and private bath with jetted tub, double vanity and dedicated makeup vanity. Best of all, the primary bedroom overlooks the neighboring apple orchard—a beautiful backdrop to wake up to each morning! The full, partially finished basement provides additional living/recreation space, while the crawl space offers even more storage. Outside is where this property truly stands apart! Enjoy a mix of open and wooded acreage and plenty of space to entertain, garden or simply appreciate the privacy and peaceful surroundings. Cool off in the above-ground pool, shoot some hoops at the basketball hoop or enjoy the existing backstop for outdoor fun. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists or anyone needing extra storage will appreciate the oversized attached 3-car garage. Meticulously maintained over the years, this home comes with an impressive history of documented maintenance and improvements. Notable updates include the roof (2010), furnace and central air (2013), water heater (2023) and main-floor vinyl flooring (2021). Additional features include 200-amp electric and exterior security lighting with controls on the main floor and in the primary bedroom.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Bethany J LaGrotteria, (440) 420-9644
Russell Real Estate Services
Originating MLS: Medina County Board of REALTORS
Source: MLS Now, MLS#5239562

Home Details for 8720 Bechtel Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Storage SpaceNumber of Rooms: 8
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: 3445 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Main Level,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family Room, Propane, StoneHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: Two
View
Has a ViewView: Orchard, Rural

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassPatio / Porch: Front PorchHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Electricity,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Storage,Water Available
Pool
Pool: Above GroundPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2450 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 995 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 19

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0500072000037

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $599,000Price Per Sqft: $174
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Delivery Of Deed

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Elyria
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: 5239562

Building

Building Details
Builder Name: Stiner And Sons
Building Area
Building Area: 3445 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Medina County Board of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8.2 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5239562Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: bethanylsellshomes@gmail.com, 440-420-9644Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2450

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 16, 2026
Source: MLS Now #5239562
Listed For Sale
$599,000
May 27, 1994
Source: N/A
Sold
$176,500

Around this home

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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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

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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8650 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.08
$509,900
3
3
2,135
Off Market
8650 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.08
-
3
3
2,037
Off Market
8780 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.09
$478,300
4
3
2,526
Off Market
8600 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.12
$449,200
4
3
1,902
Off Market
8822 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.12
$328,600
3
1
1,536
Off Market
8823 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.13
$206,200
3
1
1,544
Off Market
8852 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.14
$232,800
3
1
1,172
Off Market
8842 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.14
$264,700
3
1
1,125
Off Market
8596 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.16
$579,500
4
4
3,859
Off Market
8870 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.16
$236,600
3
2
1,276
Off Market
8596 Bechtel Rd, Sheffield Vlg, OH 44035
0.16
$522,300
4
4
3,859
Off Market
8890 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.17
-
4
3
2,680
Off Market
8550 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.19
$530,700
4
3
2,518
Off Market
8825 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.19
$652,000
4
3.5
2,384
Off Market
8920 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.21
$278,300
3
2
1,440
Off Market
8890 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.22
$528,200
4
3
2,680
Off Market
8920 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.23
-
3
2
1,440
Off Market
8875 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.23
$441,600
4
3
2,268
Off Market
8580 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.24
$408,300
3
2
1,928
Off Market
8960 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
0.25
$380,900
3
3
2,176
Off Market

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Frequently asked questions about 8720 Bechtel Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 8720 Bechtel Rd?
    Based on a $599,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 8720 Bechtel Rd in Elyria, OH is approximately $3,959 (about $3,245 principal & interest, $639 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 8720 Bechtel Rd compare to homes in Elyria?
    8720 Bechtel Rd in Elyria, OH is listed at $599,000, about 200% 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 8720 Bechtel Rd?
    The closest schools to 8720 Bechtel Rd in Elyria, OH are Crestwood Elementary School (rated 5/10), Elyria High School (rated 3/10), Westwood Middle School (Elementary, rated 5/10).
  • Does 8720 Bechtel Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8720 Bechtel Rd in Elyria, OH has air conditioning.
  • Does 8720 Bechtel Rd have a pool?
    Yes, 8720 Bechtel Rd in Elyria, OH has a pool.
8720 Bechtel Rd, Elyria, OH 44035 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,445 sqft single-family home built in 1994. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS Now on Oct 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 5239562.