Wow! Unique, Victorian gem with over $100K in recent improvements! This amazing, 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers 4 fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful custom woodwork and moldings, carved archways, stained glass windows on the entry door to foyer as well as the magnificent upper landing and window seats. Stunning details throughout! Previous Owner, Cleveland Author, Michael Ruhlman has written stories boasting about the renovations he has completed! The charming covered front porch opens to the gracious foyer that leads to the spacious living room with fireplace, a large family room/den office with built-ins, bay window and window seat, and the fabulous formal dining room with crown moldings and window seats, making this a lovely space for entertaining as it flows to the kitchen and hearth area with another fireplace! This amazing Cooks kitchen boasts Quartz countertops, a Viking 4 burner commercial style range and hood, pot filler, center island with pedal sink and additional sink, and all stainless appliances! Beautiful, refinished hardwood floors in both 2nd floor bedrooms. Huge Owner's suite with fireplace, two walk-in closets and glamour bath with heated floors, vintage vanity with dual sinks and a soaking tub inside the oversized stall shower. Large bedroom #2 with 4th fireplace, full bath #2 and convenient 2nd floor laundry complete the 2nd floor. The third floor offers 3 additional bedrooms (the largest, best room can media/family room), full bath #3 and tons of great storage. Full basement with glass block windows. Conveniently located between Coventry Village and Cedar/Fairmount, University Circle, Cleveland Clinic, Case, University Hospitals, Playhouse Square & all major sports arenas. See listing agent for full list of upgrades and improvements.
Sold for $655,000
$655,000
2581 Berkshire Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
5beds
3,524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.35 Acres Lot
$660,500 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$3,277 Estimated rent
Home value
$660,500
$608,000 - $713,000
$3,277/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 01:39pm
Listed by:
Susan W Smith susansmith@howardhanna.com216-548-1072,
Howard Hanna,
Cheryl L Shima 440-478-3659,
Howard Hanna
Bought with:
Mary Lou McHenry, 268811
Howard Hanna
Karen M Ruppe, 2022003512
Howard Hanna
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5112572Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 14.00
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 10.00
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 19 x 11
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 10.00
Entry foyer
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.00
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 13.00
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Library
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 15.00
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 12.00
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Gas, Hot Water, Radiator(s), Steam, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas, Other, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,524
- Total interior livable area: 3,524 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,524
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Drain, Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Other,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 115 x 132
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 68514013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: Cleveland Heights
- Subdivision: Euclid Heights Allotment
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2025 | Sold | $655,000+23.6%$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $530,000$150/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #5112572 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $530,000+9.3%$150/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #5112572 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2021 | Sold | $485,000-3%$138/sqft |
Source:  MLS Now #4314333 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2021 | Pending sale | $499,900$142/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #4314333 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,162 -2.8% | $169,750 +24.4% |
| 2023 | $14,573 +0.5% | $136,500 |
| 2022 | $14,498 +2.1% | $136,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 44106
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Roxboro Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Roxboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Cleveland Heights High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cleveland Hts-Univer - 1810
Source: MLS Now. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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