Beautiful brick Georgian home on a desirable street in the club section of Shaker Heights. This property features a lovely spacious central hallway, generous living spaces and a gorgeous extra large family room with radiant heat flooring. French doors in the family room seamlessly connect to an outdoor entertaining patio, just perfect for large scale gatherings. Additional interior features include hardwood floors, built-ins and tall sash windows with views of recently native landscaped gardens. Thoughtful improvements include a lovely recently installed custom redwood front screen door, newer kitchen appliances, newer HVAC, master bathroom remodel with steam shower, landscaping and much more. Home will be Shaker point of sale compliant.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jean Gaudiani• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Classic elegance! This impeccable brick colonial is picture perfect inside and out. Peaceful and highly desired street in Shaker Heights. Admirable lush landscaped yard with brick patios for enjoying the warm weather. Shaker Heights is one of the most sought after cities in Cleveland - tranquil, yet cosmopolitan and distinctive suburb. The City has a national reputation for excellence in city services, architecture, natural beauty and superior public education. Less than 25 minutes to downtown Cleveland. Just minutes to Case Western Reserve University, University Circle, University Hospitals, and Cleveland Clinic. Abundant cultural riches including many museums and the Cleveland Orchestra at University Circle, ever-growing business community and world-class health care institutions.
MLSNOW #3982997
May 4, 2018
Listing Removed
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Apr 9, 2018
Contingent
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Mar 22, 2018
Listed
$619,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 1999
Sold
$525,000
$121/sq ft
MLSNOW #975221
Sep 9, 1999
Listed
$529,900
$122/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1997
Sold
$360,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1980
Sold
$195,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1978
Sold
$170,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,085 (+13.6%)
$43,120 + $194,880
$238,000
2024
$21,203 (−7.8%)
$43,120 + $194,880
$238,000
2023
$23,009 (+3.1%)
$40,640 + $164,120
$204,760
2022
$22,323 (+0.3%)
$40,640 + $164,120
$204,760
2021
$22,247 (+9.5%)
$40,640 + $164,120
$204,760
2020
$20,321 (+1.5%)
$39,830 + $135,840
$175,670
2019
$20,028 (−0.6%)
$39,830 + $135,840
$175,670
2018
$20,144 (−1.4%)
$39,830 + $135,840
$175,670
2017
$20,423 (+4.2%)
$32,660 + $136,780
$169,440
2016
$19,603 (+1.2%)
$32,660 + $136,780
$169,440
2015
$19,369 (+2.1%)
$32,660 + $136,780
$169,440
2014
$18,978
$30,800 + $129,050
$159,850
Tax history for 2980 Fontenay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,085 (+13.6%)
$43,120 + $194,880
$238,000
2024
$21,203 (−7.8%)
$43,120 + $194,880
$238,000
2023
$23,009 (+3.1%)
$40,640 + $164,120
$204,760
2022
$22,323 (+0.3%)
$40,640 + $164,120
$204,760
2021
$22,247 (+9.5%)
$40,640 + $164,120
$204,760
2020
$20,321 (+1.5%)
$39,830 + $135,840
$175,670
2019
$20,028 (−0.6%)
$39,830 + $135,840
$175,670
2018
$20,144 (−1.4%)
$39,830 + $135,840
$175,670
2017
$20,423 (+4.2%)
$32,660 + $136,780
$169,440
2016
$19,603 (+1.2%)
$32,660 + $136,780
$169,440
2015
$19,369 (+2.1%)
$32,660 + $136,780
$169,440
2014
$18,978
$30,800 + $129,050
$159,850
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
240 ft.
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
4,335
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cuyahoga County
APN
73218009
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
SF1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide a residential environment of large lots and yards.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved