Entering from the covered front porch with pergola, you're welcomed into the spacious living room featuring newer carpeting and plenty of natural light. The open layout flows into the updated kitchen with luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and built-in shelving for additional storage and display space. Off the main hallway are three bedrooms with updated lighting and closet space. The full bathroom has been updated with newer flooring, vanity, toilet, and tub surround. New double-pane windows throughout the home provide improved energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Additional features include a full basement offering abundant storage space, a driveway for off-street parking, a storage shed, and a fenced rear yard. Located just eight houses from Lake Erie and the beautiful community park at the end of the street, you'll enjoy easy access to one of the area's best outdoor amenities. Apply now or schedule your guided virtual tour on Landlord Leasing's website!
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 884
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VERMILION ON LAKE
Living Sq. Ft: 884
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,768
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 884
Building Sq. Ft: 1,768
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: VER ON LAKE 1 52.50 X 90 LOT # 576-7
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,680
Legal Lot Number: 576-7
School Tax District: VERMILION LOCAL
Municipality Name: BROWNHELM TWP/VERMILION CITY
Acres: 0.1074
Depth Footage: 90
Front Footage: 52.5
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,680 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Lorain County
APN: 0100003107058
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Sale and tax history for 278 Mornington Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Jul 15, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,550
$2/sq ft
Jun 25, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,550
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 2025
Sold
$140,500
$159/sq ft
MLSNOW #5081607
Jan 15, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2025
Sold
$140,450
$159/sq ft
Dec 15, 2024
Contingent
—
Dec 2, 2024
Price Changed
$149,900
$170/sq ft
Oct 30, 2024
Listed
$159,900
$181/sq ft
+18
Come and see this move-in ready ranch in Vermilion on the Lake! This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home boasts a fully renovated main level featuring fresh paint, new carpet, and modern light fixtures. Perfect for entertaining, the full basement is structurally reinforced and waterproofed, providing additional storage or possible living space. Enjoy summer nights in the fully fenced backyard, all within a short distance of Lake Erie. This home won't last long. Hurry and schedule a showing today!
MLSNOW #3100306
Mar 4, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 27, 2010
Listed
$59,900
$68/sq ft
MLSNOW #3032481
Aug 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2009
Listed
$26,000
$29/sq ft
MLSNOW #2394313
Jul 15, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2007
Listed
$59,900
$68/sq ft
MLSNOW #2376149
Jul 9, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 2007
Listed
$74,900
$85/sq ft
MLSNOW #2289382
May 3, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2006
Listed
$79,900
$90/sq ft
MLSNOW #861857
Jul 31, 1997
Sold
$62,900
$71/sq ft
Apr 8, 1997
Listed
$62,900
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,879 (+0.2%)
$9,040 + $25,840
$34,880
2024
$1,876 (+30.3%)
$9,044 + $25,841
$34,885
2023
$1,439 (+0.6%)
$6,503 + $18,477
$24,980
2022
$1,430
$6,503 + $18,477
$24,980
2021
$1,431 (+4.2%)
$6,503 + $18,477
$24,980
2020
$1,373 (+0.3%)
$5,859 + $16,646
$22,505
2019
$1,369 (−0.1%)
$5,859 + $16,646
$22,505
2018
$1,370 (+12.6%)
$5,859 + $16,646
$22,505
2017
$1,217 (+0.5%)
$3,483 + $15,845
$19,328
2016
$1,211 (−0.7%)
$3,483 + $15,845
$19,328
2014
$1,219
$3,483 + $15,845
$19,328
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Schools
Places
Transit
6/10
Vermilion Elementary School
Public, PreK-3 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Vermilion High School
Public, 8-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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About Vermillion on the
Lake
Vermillion on the Lake, located between Lake Erie and the Vermilion River, is a lakeside and residential Vermilion neighborhood with a shoreline setting and mid-century streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Harbor Town district near Liberty Avenue and Main Street, where marinas, patios, and small storefronts set a walk-and-watch-the-water rhythm. Housing leans toward ranches and split-levels with generous yards, plus pockets of newer builds closer to the lake. Days often track the shoreline—beach walks, boat traffic, and sunsets over the breakwalls. Community pillars include the Vermilion Lighthouse, Paper Moon Vineyards, and the historic Capitol Theatre. Parks and riverfront paths add a calm, outdoors-forward cadence without feeling remote.
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Public facts and zoning for 278 Mornington Rd
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
884
Stories
1
Lot Size
4,680 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1966
Year Renovated
1985
County
Lorain County
APN
0100003107058
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026.
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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 96° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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