7588 Rice Road, Amherst, OH 44001
Lorain County
Key Facts
Description
Looking for space, privacy, and the perfect country setting? This exceptional 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Brownhelm Township sits on a serene 2.8-acre lot and offers the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. The beautifully updated kitchen features quartz countertops, a large island, abundant cabinetry, and a breakfast nook with a convenient built-in workstation. The spacious first floor includes a living room, family room, enclosed porch, laundry room, and half bath, providing plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside from the breakfast nook to your own private retreat. Enjoy peaceful mornings or evening gatherings on the paver patio beneath the pergola, relax around the firepit on the second patio, and take in the beautifully landscaped surroundings that make this property feel like your own slice of paradise. Upstairs you'll find five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a versatile office or hobby room. The primary suite is a true retreat with a beautifully updated ensuite bath featuring a large walk-in shower and exclusive access to a private upper-level three-season room perfect for enjoying tranquil views year-round. The full basement offers abundant storage and endless possibilities for additional finished living space. Now for the feature you've been waiting for...the impressive 60' x 40' outbuilding! Whether you're a hobbyist, car enthusiast, woodworker, or simply need exceptional storage, this building delivers with three overhead garage doors, electric, a wood-burning stove, and a spacious loft. Additional highlights include a side-load two-car attached garage, expansive driveway for extra parking, public rural water with a separate well for outdoor watering, and new central air installed in 2025.If you've been searching for a property that combines the charm of country living with the space, amenities, and outbuilding you've always wanted, this Amherst gem is ready to welcome you home!
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1981
Lot Size
2.80 acres
Garage Spaces
2
MLS® Listing#
5229846
Property Features
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Fireplace
Basement
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Construction
Roof
Other Structures
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- 14 x 11First
- 16.5 x 13.5Second
- Bedroom17 x 12Second
- Bedroom12.1 x 11.5Second
- Bedroom12.4 x 9.8Second
- Bedroom12 x 11.5Second
- Family Room19.9 x 14.5First
- Kitchen17 x 12.9First
- Laundry8.4 x 8.4First
- Living Room15.5 x 13First
- Office11.5 x 10.8Second
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$5,418
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
01-00-042-000-067
Directions
Baumhart Rd. to North Ridge Rd, right onto Rice Rd, home on right.
Affordability Calculator
$87,980
Estimated monthly payment
$2,341/mo
Principal $351,920 · Est. interest $490,960 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Amherst, OH
- $344,000
- Median Listing Price
- 17
- Median Days on Market
- 1,968
- Median Sq Ft
- $156
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 44
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 28% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Amherst, OH.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Josiah Harris Elementary School
Elementary · 2.0 mi away
Powers Elementary School
Elementary · 2.1 mi away
Amherst Exempted Village Schools
School · 2.2 mi away
Amherst Junior High School
Secondary · 2.2 mi away
Midwest School of Ballet
School · 2.7 mi away
Firelands Local Schools
School · 2.8 mi away
The Nest Schools
School · 2.8 mi away
Shupe Elementary School
Elementary · 2.9 mi away
Walter G. Nord Middle School
Elementary · 3.0 mi away
Amherst Exempted Village Schools
School · 3.1 mi away
Amherst Steele High School
Secondary · 3.1 mi away
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool
School · 3.2 mi away
St Joseph School
School · 3.2 mi away
Country Day School
School · 3.8 mi away
Firelands Elementary School
Elementary · 3.9 mi away
Firelands High School
Secondary · 3.9 mi away
Little People's Palace
School · 3.9 mi away
Brilliant Start Academy
School · 4.2 mi away
Kids Center
School · 4.3 mi away
Vermilion High School
Secondary · 4.5 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Crossroads Properties - victoriaborger@remax.net, 419-656-6294
Last Updated: 2026-07-22