The curb appeal of this outstanding 1898 Century Home in the Garden District of Berea oozes with charm as it shows off its new roof, windows, and lovely landscaping. On the main level is a large, bright and airy kitchen with loads of cabinets & counterspace, a stainless steel built-in oven and microwave, a cooktop range and refrigerator, and a desk area for the cook or study area. The kitchen is central to both the living room and family room and there is a half bath and large laundry area with loads of cabinet space near the rear entrance. Also on the first level is the master with a walk-in closet and a large master bath with dual vanity sinks, a garden tub and a beautiful shower area with floor to ceiling marbled tile. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and another full bath with a dual vanity and walk in shower. The upgrades are numerous as tens of thousands of dollars were spent in the last 3 years, including the following: Smart Home capabilities with HVAC ducts/zoning including Nest thermostats, Nest Protects and Nest Temp sensors in each room, Nest/Google Mesh Wifi, and Google Doorbell cams. In 2022, the roof, gutters, basement wall reinforcement, electrical (all new plugs and switches throughout), stove/vent hood and oven in December 2022 and the dishwasher (all new appliances have smart technologies) were added/completed. In 2023, the following upgrades included: Smart washer/dryer, sump pump, whole house generator, dual zone HVAC upgrade with blower assisted fans, basement waterproofing and the addition of a support bean in the basement under the family room addition. In 2024, the fence was added as well as full crawl space blown insulation and water seal. There is a gas fireplace in the family room & a huge deck at the rear of the home. The 13 course basement can be used as additional living space and there is a 2 car garage. This is truly a special home with modern conveniences, a little retro/modern decor and still the historic feel.
Under contract
Price cut: $5K (7/14)
$345,000
181 Seminary St, Berea, OH 44017
4beds
2,262sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceHuge deckCooktop rangeLarge master bathCathedral ceilingsDual vanity sinksDesk area
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Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 01:05pm
Listing Provided by:
Julie L Hogston 440-829-9268 juliesellshomes1@gmail.com,
Real of Ohio,
John G Hogston 440-503-0441,
Real of Ohio
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5135642
Originating MLS: Other/Unspecificed

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Tub, Sink
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,262
- Total interior livable area: 2,262 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,262
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 36405048
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Combination, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Vanise & Dorlands
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berea
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,675
- Date on market: 6/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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