2542 Stratford Road

Cleveland, OH 44118

$700,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
6,490 Sq. Ft.
$108 / Sq. Ft.
6,490
Sq. Ft.
$108
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/11/21
Closed 8/11/21

Description

This English Cotswold style home in the Historic Fairfax Triangle was designed by Harlin Schimmen in 1916 as part of an original family compound. The current residents are only the second owners and have lovingly maintained, updated and improved the home over the last forty two years. Extensive updating includes a newer large kitchen with Amish built cherry cabinetry, granite counters, Wolf cooktop and KitchenAid ovens. The kitchen is adjacent to the breakfast area and Great Room with French doors...This English Cotswold style home in the Historic Fairfax Triangle was designed by Harlin Schimmen in 1916 as part of an original family compound. The current residents are only the second owners and have lovingly maintained, updated and improved the home over the last forty two years. Extensive updating includes a newer large kitchen with Amish built cherry cabinetry, granite counters, Wolf cooktop and KitchenAid ovens. The kitchen is adjacent to the breakfast area and Great Room with French doors opening to the front terrace and side courtyard. Along with the creation of a spectacular Great Room the owners added an oversized two story heated garage and connecting walkway to the house with radiant heat floors, abundant storage and access to the courtyard. Additionally there is screened porch with rooftop deck overlooking the private courtyard with a waterfall Koi pond. The newer Master bath includes a walk in closet and laundry. In addition to the four bedrooms there are two home offi
  1. Listed by Bob Graham • Howard Hanna
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Property Details for 2542 Stratford Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Shaker Heights Land Companys
LISTING UPDATED: 08/26/2023 04:01 PM

Property Details for 2542 Stratford Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4272987
Days on Market105
Taxes$21,100 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.82 AC / 35,671 SF
CountyCuyahoga County
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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan

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Building Information for 2542 Stratford Road

Stories3Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.82 AC / 35,671 SF

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Property Information for 2542 Stratford Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Off Fairmount at corner of Stratford and Fairmount
  • Latitude: 41.49032
  • Longitude: -81.571595
  • Township: Cleveland Heights
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 686-22-025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $21,100.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 12 SHLCO &S/L179 SP &197 SEC 0178 ALL
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Cleveland Hts-Univer - 1810
  • High School District: Cleveland Hts-Univer - 1810
  • Middle or Junior School District: Cleveland Hts-Univer - 1810
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Drain, Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved, Water Available
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8189
  • Lot Size Area: 0.8189
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 137x250
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4616.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1874.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 6490.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Year Built: 1916
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Levels: Three Or More
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 6
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water, Radiators, Radiant, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wired For Sound
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Security Features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Fitness Center, Medical Service, Playground, Park, Pool, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 10.00
  • Room Features: Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace, Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19.00 x 16.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 13.00
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 33.00 x 14.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 33.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 26.00 x 21.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 8
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 19.00 x 15.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 15.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace, Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 2542 Stratford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2021

Sold

MLS Now #4272987

$700,000—
Aug 6, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472324910

$700,000—
May 18, 2021

Contract Signed

MLS Now #4272987

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2021

Sold

MLS Now #4272987

$700,000
08/06/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472324910

$700,000
05/18/2021

Contract Signed

MLS Now #4272987

—

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Public Records for 2542 Stratford Road

Taxable ValueLand$38,050Additions$154,770Total$192,820
Tax Record2021$19,718 ($1,643 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,068 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,068 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,874 SqFtStories2Lot Size35,673 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1972ZoningAACountyCUYAHOGAAPN686-22-025Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2542 Stratford Road

This home is within Cleveland Heights-University Heights City.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairfax Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Roxboro Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cleveland Heights High School
Public - 9 to 12
Tiger Virtual Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fairfax Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roxboro Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cleveland Heights High School
Public9 to 12

Tiger Virtual Academy
PublicK 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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