Welcome to this charming colonial home that combines charm with modern updates. The first floor boasts elegant luxury vinyl plank flooring, creating a warm and inviting space. Major updates include a newer roof, windows, and hot water tank, all replaced within the last few years for added peace of mind. The professionally waterproofed basement comes with a transferable warranty, ensuring a worry-free living experience. Outside, you’ll find a spacious backyard complete with a newer privacy fence and gate, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Schedule your showing now!
Timeless charm, uncontested curb appeal, a seamless floor plan and a location where the Lake Erie breeze and brilliant blue vistas will usher you home! Tour 426 Root Rd, just moments from the Sheffield Border and enjoying open enrollment options, is clean, move in ready, and offering 3rd Floor expansion potential! Formal Foyer with walk in coat closet and handsomely spindled original staircase. Formal Living and Dining Rooms are expansive, feature a stone woodburning fireplace and are elegantly appointed with arched entryways and crown molding. Large Kitchen with petite sunroom and added half bath offers ample space as a homeork hub and for meal-making & entertaining. Three Bedrooms on Level Two are freshly carpeted, painted and feature original crystal doorknobs; they are serviced by a well endowed full bath with twin sinks, a multi-drawer vanity + floor to ceiling cabinets with mammoth storage capacity and a clean shower that is ready for moving day! Beyond the Master BR's walk-in-cl
MLSNOW #3003484
Mar 27, 2009
Sold
$31,000
$25/sq ft
Feb 10, 2009
Listed
$39,900
$32/sq ft
Some cosmetics/repairs needed. Make offers! Seller requires that property be on the market at least 10 days prior to accepting any offers. 10% non-refundable earnest. All inspections at buyers expense to be done prior to submitting offers.
Public Records
Jul 6, 2006
Sold
$102,100
$82/sq ft
MLSNOW #2288229
May 1, 2006
Listed
$104,900
$84/sq ft
Public Records
May 10, 2004
Sold
$65,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,851 (−7.2%)
$11,810 + $36,580
$48,390
2024
$1,995 (+38.8%)
$11,813 + $36,575
$48,388
2023
$1,437 (+0.9%)
$9,359 + $18,550
$27,909
2022
$1,425
$9,359 + $18,550
$27,909
2021
$1,425 (+7.5%)
$9,359 + $18,550
$27,909
2020
$1,325 (−2.0%)
$7,560 + $14,984
$22,544
2019
$1,352
$7,560 + $14,984
$22,544
2018
$1,352 (−3.1%)
$7,560 + $14,984
$22,544
2017
$1,396 (+0.8%)
$6,563 + $15,383
$21,946
2016
$1,385 (+6.1%)
$6,563 + $15,383
$21,946
2014
$1,305
$6,563 + $15,383
$21,946
Tax history for 426 Root Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,851 (−7.2%)
$11,810 + $36,580
$48,390
2024
$1,995 (+38.8%)
$11,813 + $36,575
$48,388
2023
$1,437 (+0.9%)
$9,359 + $18,550
$27,909
2022
$1,425
$9,359 + $18,550
$27,909
2021
$1,425 (+7.5%)
$9,359 + $18,550
$27,909
2020
$1,325 (−2.0%)
$7,560 + $14,984
$22,544
2019
$1,352
$7,560 + $14,984
$22,544
2018
$1,352 (−3.1%)
$7,560 + $14,984
$22,544
2017
$1,396 (+0.8%)
$6,563 + $15,383
$21,946
2016
$1,385 (+6.1%)
$6,563 + $15,383
$21,946
2014
$1,305
$6,563 + $15,383
$21,946
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,252
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lorain County
APN
0300046103061
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R-2
Transitional Residential District
A variety of housing options are permtted within this district consistent with the walkable, neighborhood character intended for single-family neighborhoods. Attached and detached dwellings are permitted at densities compatible with traditional city neighborhoods and well suited as a buffer to transition from single-family neighborhoods to nonresidential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.34
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 572
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,252
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,437
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,252
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Lorain County
APN: 0300046103061
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
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Schools
Larkmoor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Longfellow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Lorain High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
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