2888 Fairfax Road

Cleveland, OH 44118

$335,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
6,891 Sq. Ft.
$49 / Sq. Ft.
6,891
Sq. Ft.
$49
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/17/17
Closed 5/17/17

Description

From the moment you walk through the leaded glass front entry door you are treated to irreplaceable architectural flourishes throughout this home; a monumental stair with carved oak Newell post and banisters, a hand carved limestone fireplace façade, a unique matchstick terra cotta mosaic fireplace with iridescent insets, not to mention original oak flooring and built-ins throughout. Expansive rooms open onto the next. The kitchen was updated with custom cabinetry, ceramic flooring and granite counters,...From the moment you walk through the leaded glass front entry door you are treated to irreplaceable architectural flourishes throughout this home; a monumental stair with carved oak Newell post and banisters, a hand carved limestone fireplace façade, a unique matchstick terra cotta mosaic fireplace with iridescent insets, not to mention original oak flooring and built-ins throughout. Expansive rooms open onto the next. The kitchen was updated with custom cabinetry, ceramic flooring and granite counters, a wet bar/pantry and an original butler’s pantry. The sunroom could easily double as a breakfast room or as additional dining space when entertaining. The living room is open to a large family room with access to the elevated terrace that overlooks the in-ground pool. The upstairs includes a master suite, a private guest suite with bath that is accessible from the rear stair and 3 additional bedrooms with one bath. Convenient location to local dining spots, the hospitals, University Circle and Downtown Cleveland.
  1. Listed by Cici Riley • Howard Hanna
    P: (216)-410-3114 cici@ciciriley.com

Property Details for 2888 Fairfax Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Shaker Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 01/27/2025 04:04 PM

Property Details for 2888 Fairfax Road

StatusClosed
MLS #3875291
Days on Market84
Taxes$20,444 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,602 SF
CountyCuyahoga County
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Building Information for 2888 Fairfax Road

Stories2Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,602 SF

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Property Information for 2888 Fairfax Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: At the corner of Fairfax and Marlboro (north of Fairmount)
  • Latitude: 41.49213
  • Longitude: -81.575601
  • Township: Cleveland Heights
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 686-20-001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $20,444.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 12&11 SHLCO &S/L225 NP & 238 EP 0224 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: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9321
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9321
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 264.3x169.1
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4903.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Realist
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1988.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Realist
  • Living Area: 6891.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Year Built: 1912
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: None
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Total Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 13
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 15.00
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 29.00
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 29.0
Room 3
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 15.00
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Entry Foyer
Room 8
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Pantry
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 16.00
  • Room Features: Fireplace, Window Treatments
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 2888 Fairfax Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2017

Sold

MLS Now #3875291

$335,000—
May 16, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599943589

$335,000

+8.9% / yr

May 1, 2017

Contract Signed

MLS Now #3875291

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2017

Sold

MLS Now #3875291

$335,000
05/16/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599943589

$335,000

+8.9% / yr

05/01/2017

Contract Signed

MLS Now #3875291

—

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Public Records for 2888 Fairfax Road

Taxable ValueLand$55,510Additions$65,240Total$120,750
Tax Record2021$13,283 ($1,107 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,903 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,903 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,988 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,603 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1992ZoningAACountyCUYAHOGAAPN686-20-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2888 Fairfax 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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