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538 Independence Street, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077

The Wetherbee Subdivsion · Lake County

Key Facts

3Beds
2Baths
1,464Sq Ft
1925Year Built
0.10Lot (acres)
2Garage
3Stories

Description

Beautifully UPDATED, neutral & ready for you to move in! Don't miss this 3BR, 2 full bath Colonial! Newer: metal roofs, windows, furnace, a/c, electric panels, fridge, gutters, downspouts, all light fixtures on interior & exterior, toilets, vanity tops, vinyl flooring on first floor & carpeting on second floor, exterior doors, PVC plumbing stack, outlets & lightswitches with covers, faucets, spigots, shower heads, shut off valves, hardware & hinges on cabinets, frost free hose bib, blinds & more! This home was freshly painted throughout including areas in the basment & the foundation! It is ready for your decorating touches! First floor features an enclosed front porch, spacious living room, expansive kitchen cabinets with breakfast bar area that spans into the dining room, full bathroom and pantry. Second floor features three bedrooms and full bathroom. The primary bedroom is quite large & there is also a linen closet in the hallway! So many storage areas in this home! Waterproofed basement has a room plumbed for a third bath, glass block windows, multiple storage shelves, newer sump pump with battery backup, laundry area & all new shut off valves at every water point! Two car detached garage has a garage door opener & newer electric panel as well as updated lighting! New schools, golf cart friendly & there are sidewalks throughout this beachfront community! See for yourself if "Life is Better in a Beachtown!"

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Colonial

Year Built

1925

Stories

3

Living Area

1,464 sq ft

Lot Size

0.10 acres

Garage Spaces

2

Days on Market

31

MLS® Listing#

5216807

Property Features

Interior

Breakfast BarCeiling Fan(s)Laminate CountersPantry

Exterior

Lighting

Appliances

CooktopDishwasherRangeRefrigeratorOven

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Fireplace

None

Basement

FullBath/StubbedStorage SpaceUnfinishedSump Pump

Parking

AsphaltDrivewayDetachedGarageGarage Door OpenerPaved

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupInsideIn BasementLower LevelLaundry Room

Patio

Front PorchScreened

Fencing

PartialWood

Lot Features

Corner Lot

Construction

Aluminum Siding

Foundation

Block

Roof

Metal

Windows

BlindsBay Window(s)Double Pane WindowsScreens

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • 18.7 x 5.5First
  • 7 x 2.9First
  • 21.5 x 11.6Second
  • Bathroom10 x 6.1First
  • Bathroom8.1 x 7.8Second
  • Bedroom16.7 x 8.1Second
  • Bedroom12 x 9.7Second
  • Dining Room11 x 10.9First
  • Kitchen15 x 12First
  • Living Room21 x 12First

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$3,373

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

14-A-020-0-00-031-0

Directions

East Street to Independence Street & house is on the corner of both streets (driveway is on East Street)

Affordability Calculator

$49,980

Estimated monthly payment

$1,330/mo

Principal $199,920 · Est. interest $278,906 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Fairport Harbor, OH

$283,333
Median Listing Price
45
Median Days on Market
1,699
Median Sq Ft
$155
Median Price / Sq Ft
9
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 12% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 10% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Fairport Harbor, OH.

Location

  • 538 Independence Street, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077

Points of Interest in Fairport Harbor, OH

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Nearby Schools

  • McKinley Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Fairport Harbor Schools

    Secondary · 0.3 mi away

  • Elm Street Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Sterling Morton Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • Summit Academy

    School · 2.0 mi away

  • Maple Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.3 mi away

  • Our Shepherd Lutheran School

    School · 2.4 mi away

  • Thomas W. Harvey High School

    Secondary · 2.7 mi away

  • Painesville City Local Schools

    School · 2.7 mi away

  • Mentor Public Schools

    Secondary · 2.9 mi away

  • Madison Avenue Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.0 mi away

  • Cedarbrook Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.1 mi away

  • Heritage Middle School

    Secondary · 3.1 mi away

  • Chestnut Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.3 mi away

  • Hale Road Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.4 mi away

  • Buckeye Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.6 mi away

  • Riverside High School

    Secondary · 3.7 mi away

  • Riverside Regiment

    School · 3.8 mi away

  • Mentor Christian School

    Secondary · 3.9 mi away

  • Clyde C Hadden Elementary School

    Elementary · 4.0 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC - stephaniedscheiber@gmail.com, 440-413-6212

The information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listing information provided courtesy of the Northern Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Last Updated: 2026-06-08

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