Sold597d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
278 E College St
Oberlin, OH, 44074 • 44074 • Lorain County
$144,000
6Beds
2Baths
0.27 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Kenastons
44074
2-Car Garage
Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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597 days on market
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Please see video. Excellent opportunity for Owner Occupied buyers or Investors...Charming & Spacious 6 bedroom (Auditor Site Says 4 beds, Owners says 6 Beds) , 2 full bath (3 bedrooms/1 bath on each level/very large) light filled 2 family home situated on a beautiful street/prime location of Oberlin that has been whole house rewired/modern electrical (2 new electrical boxes and most knob/tube removed), laundry room added to each floor for convenience...Full basement & massive 2 car garage included! Property is vacant and ready to rent or the owner can live in one unit and have the other cover expenses...So many possibilities. 1st floor has high ceilings & loaded w/windows & charm (Nice having laundry on each floor. Each unit is large w/huge rooms, refinished hardwood floors, decorative fireplace (owner does not use) for ambiance. Huge garage w/loft storage but the garage does need work. Ample drive parking for multiple cars. Very long term owner but time has come to sell his investments...this has been a great home for him through the years. Perfect as a personal home or income producing investment property on a historic tree lined country style street w/close proximity to downtown, college, shopping & restaurants. Call today for your private showing... cash or rehab loan only
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights beautiful street, ample drive parking, and high ceilings as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$946/month
Principal & Interest$754
Property Tax$144
Insurance$48
Down payment20% ($28,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.84% rate · 30yr fixed · $115,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeDuplex, Multi Family
Year Built1900
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeDuplex, Multi Family
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt,Metal,Slate
ConstructionUnknown
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull,Unfinished
Lot0.27 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood44074
Annual tax$2,650
Parcel0900087101024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Heating
Forced Air
Gas
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Unit
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Garage
Construction
Unknown
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market597
Est. value$179,800
Est. rent$1,290/mo
Tax rate1.28%
On marketAug 20, 2024
PostedAug 20, 2024
Last sold$144,000
MLS updatedAug 20, 2024
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Oberlin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Oberlin, OH, 44074
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 20, 2024Sold$144,000—MLS Now
Jun 11, 2024Contingent$149,900—MLS Now
Jun 1, 2024Price Change$149,900—MLS Now
May 8, 2024Listed For Sale$158,500—MLS Now
Apr 22, 2024Contingent$158,500—MLS Now
Apr 16, 2024Listed For Sale$158,500—MLS Now
Apr 5, 2024Contingent$158,500—MLS Now
Mar 28, 2024Price Change$158,500—MLS Now
Mar 6, 2024Price Change$164,900—MLS Now
Mar 4, 2024Listed For Sale$183,500—MLS Now
Feb 15, 2024Contingent$183,500—MLS Now
Feb 7, 2024Price Change$183,500—MLS Now
Jan 24, 2024Listed For Sale$189,900—MLS Now
Sold$144,000
Aug 20, 2024•MLS Now
Contingent$149,900
Jun 11, 2024•MLS Now
Price Change$149,900
Jun 1, 2024•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$158,500
May 8, 2024•MLS Now
Contingent$158,500
Apr 22, 2024•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$158,500
Apr 16, 2024•MLS Now
Contingent$158,500
Apr 5, 2024•MLS Now
Price Change$158,500
Mar 28, 2024•MLS Now
Price Change$164,900
Mar 6, 2024•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$183,500
Mar 4, 2024•MLS Now
Contingent$183,500
Feb 15, 2024•MLS Now
Price Change$183,500
Feb 7, 2024•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$189,900
Jan 24, 2024•MLS Now
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$3,442$68,040
Apr 10, 2023$2,730$48,270
Apr 10, 2022$2,659$48,270
Apr 10, 2021$2,653$48,270
Apr 10, 2020$2,390$40,880
Apr 10, 2019$2,359$40,880
Apr 10, 2018$2,376$40,880
Apr 10, 2017$2,083$36,940
Apr 10, 2016$2,104$36,940
Apr 10, 2015$2,106$36,940
Apr 10, 2014$2,037$34,850
Apr 10, 2013$2,003$34,850
Apr 10, 2012$1,964$34,850
Apr 10, 2011——
Apr 10, 2010——
Apr 10, 2009——
Apr 10, 2008$1,783—
Apr 10, 2007$1,936—
Apr 10, 2006$1,900—
Apr 10, 2005$1,194—
Apr 10, 2004$1,054—
Apr 10, 2003$1,046—
Apr 10, 2002$946—
Apr 10, 2001$957—
Apr 10, 2000$793—
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Local context around this listing
Oberlin, OH • Lorain County
Nearby cities
AmherstAvonAvon LakeColumbia StationElyriaGraftonLagrangeLorain
Nearby zip codes
44074
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