$498,000
About this home
Rare opportunity to reimagine a distinctive architectural home on approximately 11 wooded acres along the Chagrin River. Designed by Thomas Ware with Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired elements, this sprawling one-level residence offers approximately 3,661 square feet, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, multiple fireplaces, soaring beamed ceilings, skylights and expansive windows overlooking the surrounding woods and river. Natural wood, glass and brick are used throughout, while the extensive wraparound decking creates a strong connection between the home and its private setting. The residence requires substantial renovation and is being sold as-is, but the property offers features that are increasingly difficult to find: significant acreage, river frontage, exceptional privacy, protected neighboring land and a truly distinctive design. This is an ideal opportunity for a buyer with the vision and resources to restore the home’s original character or create an entirely new interpretation of the space.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- NOWDD
- MLS #
- 5231174
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- Russell Sec #5
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 55
- On market date
- July 30, 2026
- Stories
- 1
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 11.31 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 6
- District
- West Geauga Local
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
- District
- West Geauga Local
- Enrollment
- 720
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
- District
- West Geauga Local
Walkability
Blended score for Novelty's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 23, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.