5278 River Road

Madison, OH 44057

$274,900
Price
3
Beds
1,564 Sq. Ft.
$176 / Sq. Ft.
1,564
Sq. Ft.
$176
per Sq. Ft.
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New
New

Description

Opportunity awaits on this beautiful 11+ acre property featuring a huge stocked pond, long private driveway, and a peaceful setting that's hard to find! The home could use some TLC, but with a little sweat equity, it has incredible potential to become a wonderful residence or investment opportunity. The property also includes a huge barn built in 1978, offering plenty of space for storage, hobbies, or equipment. Major updates have already been completed, including a newer roof, windows, hot water...Opportunity awaits on this beautiful 11+ acre property featuring a huge stocked pond, long private driveway, and a peaceful setting that's hard to find! The home could use some TLC, but with a little sweat equity, it has incredible potential to become a wonderful residence or investment opportunity. The property also includes a huge barn built in 1978, offering plenty of space for storage, hobbies, or equipment. Major updates have already been completed, including a newer roof, windows, hot water tank, front door, and updated electrical service. Gas and city water are available at the road, adding even more possibilities for future improvements. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, a hobby farm, or an investment property with endless potential, this one is worth a look!
  1. Listed by Sue A Smith • HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC
    P: (440)-413-1359 sueasmith24@gmail.com

Property Details for 5278 River Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Tract 5
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2026 05:38 PM

Property Details for 5278 River Road

StatusActive
MLS #5223536
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,949 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1883
Lot Size11.00 AC / 479,160 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 5278 River Road

Stories2Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size11.00 AC / 479,160 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 5278 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Adams to River - Long Driveway - Be careful pulling out hard to see over the hill sometimes
  • Latitude: 41.74017142
  • Longitude: -81.09929783
  • Township: Madison Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 01-A-018-0-00-008-0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,949.00
  • Tax Legal Description: TRACT 5
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Madison LSD Lake- 4303
  • High School District: Madison LSD Lake- 4303
  • Middle or Junior School District: Madison LSD Lake- 4303
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Pond On Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.0
  • Lot Size Area: 11.0
  • Lot Size Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1564.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Realist
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 1564.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Barns
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Wall Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 5278 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #5223536

$274,900—
Feb 1, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

MLS Now #4216224

$29,000—
Aug 19, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #4216224

$29,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #5223536

$274,900
02/01/2021

Temporarily Off Market

MLS Now #4216224

$29,000
08/19/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #4216224

$29,000

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

Public Records for 5278 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$16,240Additions-Total$16,240
Tax Record2020$1,140 ($95 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size312,935 SqFtStyleFarmsCountyLAKEAPN01-A-018-0-00-061-0

Schools near 5278 River Road

This home is within Madison Local School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Red Bird Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Madison Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Madison High School
Public - 9 to 12
Madison Online Learning Academy
Public - 2 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Red Bird Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Madison High School
Public9 to 12

Madison Online Learning Academy
Public2 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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More information about 5278 River Road, Madison, OH 44057

5278 River Road is a single family home for sale in Madison, OH 44057. This property was listed for sale on June 30, 2026 by HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC, it's currently listed at $274,900. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on December 19, 2019. This listing's school district is Madison Local School District. Nearby schools include Red Bird Elementary School, Madison Middle School and Madison High School. 5278 River Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,564 sqft single family home built in 1883.

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