$239,900
About this home
Welcome to 425 West Ave, a beautifully restored 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home in Elyria’s West by the River Historic District. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home blends modern amenities with the craftsmanship and character that make historic homes so special. The seller is also willing to contribute toward a mortgage interest rate buydown with an acceptable offer. Inside, you’ll find beautifully refinished floors, original woodwork, newer paint, and spacious rooms filled with character. The updated kitchen features KraftMaid cabinetry, quartz countertops, and custom porcelain tile flooring. Off the dining room, a newer rear porch provides additional outdoor living space. The completely updated third floor adds exceptional versatility and can serve as an expansive primary living area featuring two bedrooms, a full bathroom with a separate tub and shower and a large walk-in closet. The space also offers the flexibility to function as an in-law suite or private guest area. With three levels of living space and five bedrooms, there’s plenty of flexibility for a variety of uses including two washer and dryer hookups, one on the second floor and another in the basement. The home also includes six newer saddle-style air conditioning units, providing added comfort throughout the home. Meticulously restored while preserving its original charm, this property combines the character and craftsmanship of a historic home with the updates and conveniences of modern living. A truly special property that’s ready for its next chapter. With its scenic Black River location, versatile living space and potential mortgage rate buydown incentive, this property offers a truly special opportunity that’s ready for its next chapter.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- NOWDD
- MLS #
- 5236104
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 52
- On market date
- August 21, 2026
- Stories
- 3
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.2 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
- 411
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Elyria City Schools
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
- District
- Elyria City Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
- District
- Elyria City Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Elyria'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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