12881 Forest Road

1,669 Sq. Ft.
$240 / Sq. Ft.
1,669
Sq. Ft.
$240
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy traditional country style living at its finest in Burton on this sprawling & tranquil 4.87 acres! This charming colonial has so much to offer with the convenience of many amenities close by such as restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, Amish markets & so much more all just minutes away. This home boasts 3 nice size bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, a large great room w/soaring ceilings, oak woodwork, picturesque windows & a woodburning fireplace to cuddle up by during those...Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy traditional country style living at its finest in Burton on this sprawling & tranquil 4.87 acres! This charming colonial has so much to offer with the convenience of many amenities close by such as restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, Amish markets & so much more all just minutes away. This home boasts 3 nice size bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, a large great room w/soaring ceilings, oak woodwork, picturesque windows & a woodburning fireplace to cuddle up by during those cold winter nights. The remodeled kitchen offers plenty of cabinet & pantry space, granite countertops, stainless appliances & a large breakfast bar. The kitchen opens up to the eat in dining room & large great room with a woodburning fireplace & hardwood floors. First floor half bath & laundry room have been nicely updated. All appliances including the washer & dryer stay with the home. Enjoy a large, wood deck in the both the front & back of the home that overlook the spacious & serene yard all christened by lavish flower beds & gardens. The exterior of the home is surrounded by nothing but nature & beautiful landscaping offering a variety of different plants & perennials that bloom stunning flowers & an array of colors throughout the year including a stocked pond! Updates include Furnace, Roof, H2O Tank-2021, New Well pump-2024, Remodeled Kitchen-2021 (cabinets, countertops and stainless appliances), Master Bathroom-2021 (vanity, floors, walk in shower and toilet), Wood Burning Stove in Living Room- 2021, 1st floor Powder Room-2022 (flooring, vanity, toilet), Laundry Room-2022 (floors, washer and dryer), March 2022-Generator inlet/interlock (which is a receptacle that allows for a generator to be plugged in to power the house in case of an emergency), Upstairs Guest Bath-2023 (vanity, toilet & floors). Reverse osmosis system. This home has a full, unfinished basement that could be easily finished to add additional square footage & living space. Berkshire Schools.
  1. Listed by Sharon M Hornak • Howard Hanna
    P: (205)-533-4555 C: (205)-533-4555 sherryhornak@howardhanna.com

Property Details for 12881 Forest Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Claridon Sec 11
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 09/26/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12881 Forest Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5149561
Days on Market12
Taxes$3,973 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1999
Lot Size4.87 AC / 212,137 SF
CountyGeauga County

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Northeast

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Building Information for 12881 Forest Road

Stories2Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size4.87 AC / 212,137 SF

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$2,324 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,993

Property Taxes

$331

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 12881 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Rt 87 to north on Claridon Troy to east on Butternut to north on Forest.
  • Latitude: 41.519635
  • Longitude: -81.12488
  • Township: Burton Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 12-027510
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,973.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 3 SEC 11 EAST SURVEY
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Berkshire LSD - 2801
  • High School District: Berkshire LSD - 2801
  • Middle or Junior School District: Berkshire LSD - 2801
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Pond On Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.87
  • Lot Size Area: 4.87
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1669.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 1669.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Sheds
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove, Other
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Half bath
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 5
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 6
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 7
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0

Property History for 12881 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

MLS Now #5149561

$400,000
Sep 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915215915

$400,000

+14.4% / yr

Aug 26, 2025

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5149561

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Sold

MLS Now #5149561

$400,000
09/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915215915

$400,000

+14.4% / yr

08/26/2025

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5149561

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Public Records for 12881 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$22,820Additions$80,850Total$103,670
Tax Record2025$3,742 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,669 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,669 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt742 SqFtStories1Lot Size212,137 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningR1CountyGEAUGAAPN12-027510

Schools near 12881 Forest Road

This home is within Berkshire Local School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ledgemont Elementary
PublicK to 4

Berkshire Middle School
Public5 to 8

Berkshire High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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