Welcome to 1414 Riffel Road! This private estate with in-town proximity offers nearly 7 acres just outside Wooster city limits in Wayne Township and includes the best of both worlds: township tax rates and zoning flexibility. This property includes a rare mix of usable land and natural privacy only minutes from downtown, The College of Wooster, Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster City Schools, and all of the amenities that the north end of Wooster has to offer! It's roughly 3 wooded acres give this property a private oasis/retreat-like feel--room for hiking or walking trails, a fire pit, birdwatching and wildlife viewing, treehouse or play area for kids, foraging, or simply a quiet buffer of mature trees. The spacious 3,718 sq ft Cape Cod-style home with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with an upstairs bonus room provides enough space for a large or multigenerational household. The fully applianced kitchen boasts a large island and charming breakfast nook, ideal for morning coffee, meals with the family, or hosting friends. Two fireplaces anchor the main living areas, and multiple outdoor spaces (deck, pool, screened porch, open porch) extend the living space outside. A full unfinished basement allows you to choose your own path forward with endless possibilities, and a large two-car garage and three outbuildings offer versatility for storage, hobbies, workshops, and plenty of room for your vehicles, tools, and equipment. Combining an unbeatable location, true privacy, generous acreage, and a spacious home, this property offers the complete package and a rare opportunity that truly has it all!
Amazing views all around is what you will find in this spacious Cape Cod home situated on 7 acres just on the edge of Wooster. Driving down the winding black top drive way you will find this custom built home that features a large great room with a wall of windows and fireplace. The great room then opens into the large eating area that is flanked by the updated kitchen with center island. You will also find a formal dining room, laundry, master bedroom and bath plus an additional bedroom and full bath all on the FIRST floor. The master bedroom has sliding doors leading onto a screened porch that overlooks the large deck and pool area. Leading upstairs, are double staircases where you can either enter the large bonus room or the spacious hall way that leads to three good size rooms plus full bath. This home has wonderful storage throughout. The walk out lower level is unfinished and features stairs leading to the attached garage. The land includes beautiful yard, pasture area if desired and plenty of woods with a creek. The location of this property on a dead end street is amazing. Two small outbuildings stay with the property. Home has 4-6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Great property!
Public Records
Sep 2, 1998
Sold
$310,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,532 (+0.5%)
$49,730 + $123,670
$173,400
2024
$7,493
$49,730 + $122,100
$171,830
2023
$7,489 (+13.7%)
$49,730 + $122,100
$171,830
2022
$6,584 (−2.9%)
$35,020 + $85,980
$121,000
2021
$6,784 (+5.2%)
$35,020 + $85,980
$121,000
2020
$6,447 (−5.7%)
$35,020 + $85,980
$121,000
2019
$6,837 (−0.3%)
$31,520 + $91,080
$122,600
2018
$6,856 (+0.5%)
$31,520 + $91,080
$122,600
2017
$6,818 (−4.3%)
$31,520 + $91,080
$122,600
2016
$7,122 (+3.7%)
$31,520 + $86,740
$118,260
2014
$6,866
$31,520 + $86,740
$118,260
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6.99 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,718
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,718
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
53-01181.001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
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
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wooster, OH • 44691
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
5.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1414 Riffel Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $380,000 and $1,095,000.
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