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Foyer with hardwood floors/stairs - 406 Root Road, Lorain
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Upstairs Bedroom - 406 Root Road, Lorain
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Basement rec room - 406 Root Road, Lorain
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$149,900

406 Root Road
Lorain, OH 44052
Listed by Jill K Mader · Mader Realty, LLC.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,616 sqft
Year built
1947

About this home

Opportunity awaits with this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow offering solid bones, generous room sizes, and plenty of potential for the right buyer. The main level features a large primary bedroom, full bathroom, inviting living room with a decorative fireplace, and hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. The kitchen includes all appliances, and the flexible floor plan provides ample space for everyday living or future improvements. Upstairs, you'll find two oversized bedrooms, a second full bathroom, built-in hallway storage, and access to a unique second-floor balcony. The full basement offers abundant storage and workspace possibilities and includes an additional commode for added convenience. Recent updates include the front roof replacement in 2016. Outside, the impressive 3+ car garage with an attached workshop provides exceptional space for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, or projects. This property is ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity through updates and improvements. The seller is selling the property strictly as-is and will make no repairs.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
5219517
Property type
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision
Sheffield
Status
Active
Days on market
55
On market date
June 19, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.2 acres
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Nearby schools

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Larkmoor Elementary School
0.78 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
408
Student:teacher ratio
19.4:1
District
Lorain City
Middle
Longfellow Middle School
1.26 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
369
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Lorain City
HighCharter
Summit Academy School - Lorain
1.67 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
87
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Summit Academy School - Lorain

Walkability

Blended score for Lorain'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).

30
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
33 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores1
Parks10
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Lorain, from live MLS data.

On the market 55 days -- right at Lorain's current average of 55 days.
For reference, the median list price across 168 active listings in Lorain right now is $147,450.

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$29,980 down
$119,920 loan
Principal & interest$778
Property tax (est.)$125
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 13, 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.