Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,544 sqft

178 Benson Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.62 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$159/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully remodeled Fairlawn Ranch style home. Brick and vinyl on over .6 ac
1984 sq ft above ground with another 840 finished sq ft in the lower walk-up level, for a total of 2730 sq ft of living space Plus 9x17, 3-season sunroom that overlooks the huge fenced-in backyard with large patio and half-court basketball court & new shed installed in 2021. The entire interior was repainted in 2024 including the LL. Remodeled from top to bottom since 2018 including all new interior doors, lighting, remodeled
...Beautifully remodeled Fairlawn Ranch style home. Brick and vinyl on over .6 ac
1984 sq ft above ground with another 840 finished sq ft in the lower walk-up level, for a total of 2730 sq ft of living space Plus 9x17, 3-season sunroom that overlooks the huge fenced-in backyard with large patio and half-court basketball court & new shed installed in 2021. The entire interior was repainted in 2024 including the LL. Remodeled from top to bottom since 2018 including all new interior doors, lighting, remodeled & reimagining kitchen w/ white cabinets, granite counter tops subway tiled backsplash, ceramic tile flooring, Samsun Black SS appliances & Island w/ seating area, that flow into a family room with access to the sunroom. Update dining rm with new wainscoting chair rail new lighting & laminate flrng. Large living received Barn doors, Laminate flrng too has access to the 3-season sun rm (currently being used as a 4 brm). Remodeled main bath w/tiled bath surround w/niche, new fixture countertop height vanity topped w/ granite. Brushed nickel faucet. Primary brm w/ remodeled on suite bath features shower w/niche, new fixtures, vanity & lighting. All 3 brms received new carpet & new closet door to match the all-new interior doors throughout the home. Foyer received new tile floor w/ Laminate flrng though the hallway, dining room & living rm. The finished walk-up lower level features a large (50x13) recreation rm with wet bar w/ back bar, cook top & vent fan. This flows into cozy side room with fireplace. There is the laundry/storage area w/ new furnace A/C & Hot water tank along w/ an update ½ bath. There is also additional storage in the waterproofed crawl space. The Walk-up basement steps are covered by a set of Bilco doors in the back yard. Nothing to do! Just move in, relax and enjoy! See attached docs for list of updates with dates. Seller providing one year home warranty for the buyer's peace of mind.
  • Listed by: Michael E Latine 330.802.6459 MichaelLatine@HowardHanna.com • Howard Hanna
Listing closed: 05/19/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS Now, MLS#: 5193956
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Property Information for 178 Benson Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,052 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Fairlawn Heights Estate #5
  • Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.62 AC / 27,042 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: W. Market St to S. Miller Rd to Chamberlain to Benson.
  • Latitude: 41.126398
  • Longitude: -81.616666
  • Township: Fairlawn
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 0901806
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,051.74
  • Tax Legal Description: FAIRLAWN HTS EST #5 LOT 213 ALL BENSON RD
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Copley-Fairlawn CSD - 7703
  • High School District: Copley-Fairlawn CSD - 7703
  • Middle or Junior School District: Copley-Fairlawn CSD - 7703
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved

Property

Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Lot Features: Flat, Irregular Lot, Level, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6208
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6208
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1894.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 650.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 2544.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Sheds
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished, Walk Up Access, 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: Basement, Glass Doors, Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplaces, Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, See Remarks, Bar
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Lower Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Basketball Court
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 1

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Description: Wainscoting chair rail, new chandelier.
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: New carpet 2022. Remodeled on suite bath. New country door, closet door on suite bath door.
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: 3 season sun rm w/view of backyard. The large 3 season sun rm with new ceramic tile access from both liv rm & fam rm.
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 50.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Cozy T.V. room with fireplace.
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Entry Foyer
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Description: Remodeled 2024
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 9
  • Room Description: Remodeled 2024
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Description: New carpet 2022. Also new entry door & closet door 2022. New paint 2024. New carpet 2022.
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Description: Total remodeled kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0

Rental

Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 178 Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2026

Sold

MLS Now #5193956

$405,000—
May 18, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940635657

$405,000

+47.8% / yr

Mar 21, 2026

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5193956

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2026

Sold

MLS Now #5193956

$405,000
05/18/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940635657

$405,000

+47.8% / yr

03/21/2026

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5193956

—

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

Public records

178 Benson Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,894 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,894 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

27,040 SqFt

Schools near 178 Benson Road

This home is within Copley-Fairlawn City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
Public5 to 8

Copley High School
Public9 to 12

Fort Island Primary Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Herberich Primary Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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: 178 Benson Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333
$405,000
3
2,544
27,042
$119,000
3
–
22,128
–
3
1.5
1,924
16,500
$305,000
4
1,646
16,744
$136,500
3
2
1,428
14,725
$165,500
3
–
15,986

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