Welcome to 21261 Almar Drive, in the much-desired Mercer Neighborhood of Shaker Heights. If you are looking for flexible space that has kept much of its architectural details while offering modern updates, then look no further. The expansive first floor features a light-filled living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves. It is a perfect place to read by the fire or enjoy the unobstructed view of the serene backyard. The kitchen with wood-beamed ceilings features an eat-in area with a second fireplace! The large family room has vaulted ceilings and windows on three sides. Completing the first floor are a powder room off the kitchen, as well as an amazing suite that could easily serve as either the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom and attached home office or an inlaw/au pair suite. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms - each generously sized, the second full bath, another office or reading nook space, and a fifth room that could serve as a guest room, yoga room or office/podcasting space. Additional sought-after features include an attached two-car garage, Central AC, as well as a stone patio to enjoy quiet evenings or host your favorite friends and family. The backyard is fully fenced. Property will transfer POS-compliant. Schedule your tour today!
Sold for $494,500 on 10/22/25
$494,500
21261 Almar Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
4beds
2,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.47 Acres Lot
$494,700 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$3,129 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 24, 2025 at 10:15pm
Listing Provided by:
Sophie Boehlen 216-860-0005 sophie@premierheights.com,
Premier Heights Realty LLC
Bought with:
Katy Sutherland, 2018000798
Howard Hanna
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5156261
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, See Remarks
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,750
- Total interior livable area: 2,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,750
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 73336030
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Flat Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Shaker Heights
- Subdivision: Vansweringen
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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