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Last Sold Price
4 beds
1538 Morris Road, Kent, OH 44240
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.85 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Move-in ready describes this impeccable, bright and spacious Colonial ideally located just 9 blocks off the Esplanade leading to KSU campus or downtown. This energy conscious home features dual pane energy star replacement windows, newer 95 AFUE high efficiency furnace and high seer rated central air conditioning. The family room with wood burning fireplace has three panels, nine foot of glass patio doors, leading to a multi-tier deck overlooking a football size backyard filled with beautiful gardens...Move-in ready describes this impeccable, bright and spacious Colonial ideally located just 9 blocks off the Esplanade leading to KSU campus or downtown. This energy conscious home features dual pane energy star replacement windows, newer 95 AFUE high efficiency furnace and high seer rated central air conditioning. The family room with wood burning fireplace has three panels, nine foot of glass patio doors, leading to a multi-tier deck overlooking a football size backyard filled with beautiful gardens and giant mature evergreens. Other features include a remodeled kitchen with built-in appliances and cherry cabinetry, expansive dining area that can easily accommodate a large gathering, large foyer entry with open staircase, a huge 16 X 18 master suite with walk-in closet, his and her sinks and a jetted tub. The basement recreation room with a full bath and wet bar provides a perfect "get away". Many improvements and updates throughout. New roof in 2014 and exterior painted in 2015. Sel
  • Listed by: Jeffrey Hunt 330.554.7349 jhunt@wwreed.com • W.W. Reed And Son
Listing closed: 01/03/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS Now, MLS#: 3858245

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$300,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

130.3%

Kent, OH

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Location

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Property Information for 1538 Morris Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,753 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Subdivision Name: Kent
  • View: Trees Woods
  • Has View: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Beryl Drive or Rellim Drive off S Water St ( SR 43) to Morris Road
  • Latitude: 41.138475
  • Longitude: -81.349416
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 17-006-00-00-034-003
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,753.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 6
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Kent CSD - 6705
  • High School District: Kent CSD - 6705
  • Middle or Junior School District: Kent CSD - 6705
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.85
  • Lot Size Area: 0.85
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 95 x 361
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Property Attached: No
  • Year Built: 1977
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: Two
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Air Filtration
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Public Transportation
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 12.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 17.00
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 12.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 16.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 19.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace, Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 27.00
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 8.00
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 8.0
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1538 Morris Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 3, 2017

Sold

MLS Now #3858245

$209,700
Dec 30, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591121260

$209,700

+3.2% / yr

Dec 9, 2016

Contract Signed

MLS Now #3858245

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/03/2017

Sold

MLS Now #3858245

$209,700
12/30/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591121260

$209,700

+3.2% / yr

12/09/2016

Contract Signed

MLS Now #3858245

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1538 Morris Road

Taxable ValueLand$14,180Additions$90,340Total$104,520
Tax Record2025$4,761 ($397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977CountyPORTAGEAPN17-006-00-00-034-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1538 Morris Road

This home is within Kent City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Holden Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Stanton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Theodore Roosevelt 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1538 Morris Road, Kent, OH 44240
$209,700
4
37,026
$164,000
3
1,877
18,077
$159,000
3
891
40,946
3
1,480
12,088
4
3
2,208
10,402
$100,000
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