Last Sold Price
3 beds988 sqft$120/sqft
1954 Merrill Road, Kent, OH 44240

Description

Lake lovers wanted! This adorable ranch is located within walking distance to Brady Lake and sits on 1.01 lush acres! Talk about location! Located within a 5 minute drive to Kent State University and within 10 minutes of downtown Ravenna. Fabulous curb appeal as this ranch home is nestled among the trees with a newer concrete driveway! Front trex deck is really the perfect space to entertain family and friends! As you walk into the front door, a nice sized 20x16 ft living room opens up to the eat-in...Lake lovers wanted! This adorable ranch is located within walking distance to Brady Lake and sits on 1.01 lush acres! Talk about location! Located within a 5 minute drive to Kent State University and within 10 minutes of downtown Ravenna. Fabulous curb appeal as this ranch home is nestled among the trees with a newer concrete driveway! Front trex deck is really the perfect space to entertain family and friends! As you walk into the front door, a nice sized 20x16 ft living room opens up to the eat-in kitchen! As some extra bonus living space there is a cozy family room w/ a wood burning fireplace. All of the bedrooms have an abundance of storage with closets and built in cabinets. Hardwood floors under the carpet, newer furnace in the winter of 2022, garage door in 2022 and newer front door in May! In the rear yard there is a shed that is large enough to store your lawn equipment and all of your gardening tools. Bring your decorating ideas and really make this home yours!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1954 Merrill Road

Status
MLS #
4471939
Days on Market
69
Taxes
$1,825 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
1.01 AC / 43,995 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Franklin
View
Park Greenbelt, Trees Woods
Has View
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$132,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

[Kent, OH]

9 comparable properties found

$130,000 | 2215 Brady Lake Road, Kent, OH 44240
1/15
1

$130,000

Sold 03/06/26

3
Bedrooms
1,071
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$132,000 | 478 West Grant Street, Kent, OH 44240
1/33
2

$132,000

Sold 05/21/25

3
Bedrooms
950
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$150,000 | 370 McKinney Boulevard, Kent, OH 44240
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3

$150,000

Sold 05/21/25

3
Bedrooms
912
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
$178,000 | 6632 Pleasant Avenue North, Kent, OH 44240
1/36
4

$178,000

Sold 07/02/26

3
Bedrooms
936
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
$100,000 | 2236 Brady Lake Road, Kent, OH 44240
1/6
5

$100,000

Sold 10/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1,335
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$145,000 | 207 South Mantua Street, Kent, OH 44240
1/13
6

$145,000

Sold 07/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,036
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
7

$120,000

Sold 01/06/25

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
932
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$120,000 | 6542 Pleasant Avenue South, Kent, OH 44240
1/19
8

$120,000

Sold 03/21/25

2
Bedrooms
1,152
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
9

$137,500

Sold 10/30/24

3
Bedrooms
1,008
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

Location

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Sold By Serenity Realty

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Building Information for 1954 Merrill Road

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size1.01 AC / 43,995 SF

Payment Calculator

$757 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$605

Property Taxes

$152

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1954 Merrill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: West on State Route 59 from Kent. Left onto Erie Street and then a right onto Merrill Road. Home sits a mile down on the right hand side of the road.
  • Latitude: 41.161385
  • Longitude: -81.324159
  • Township: Franklin Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 12-034-00-00-012-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,825.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 34 NW
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: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • Lot Size Area: 1.01
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 160x260
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 988.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Realist
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 988.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Year Built: 1958
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Rooms: 5
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 7.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 15.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 20.00 x 16.00
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 1954 Merrill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2023

Sold

MLS Now #4471939

$119,000
Sep 12, 2023

Contract Signed

MLS Now #4471939

Sep 6, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518403794

$119,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2023

Sold

MLS Now #4471939

$119,000
09/12/2023

Contract Signed

MLS Now #4471939

09/06/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518403794

$119,000

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

Public Records for 1954 Merrill Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,260Additions$46,550Total$54,810
Tax Record2025$2,659 ($222 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt988 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958CountyPORTAGEAPN12-034-00-00-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1954 Merrill 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
Walls 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: 1954 Merrill Road, Kent, OH 44240
$119,000
3
988
43,995
2
1
988
388,555
3
1
1,008
43,560
$175,000
4
1,452
43,560
3
1
956
43,560
3
2
1,568
80,586

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