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How Much are Homes Selling for in Avon, Avon Lake?

Take a look at this week’s real estate transfers from the Lorain County Auditor's Office.

Want to know how much homes are selling for in Avon and Avon Lake? Take a look at the property transfers from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 from the Lorain County Auditor's Office. 

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Seven of 10 Priciest Homes Sold This Week From Avon, Avon Lake

Homes sold up to $465,000

Seven of the 10 homes sold in Lorain County this week were from Avon or Avon Lake, including a $465,00 Bridgeside Drive home. The two cities are usually well represented in highest-priced homes sold, according to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office. See a slideshow of the homes below. The top-10 homes priciest homes sold this week in Lorain County: 8887  Riverwood Dr   North Ridgeville $270,000 18485  St Rt 58   Wellington                    $290,000 35907  Bentley Dr   Avon $302,500 33517  Lyons Gate Run   Avon $306,000 31580  Woodbridge Way   Avon Lake $308,000 3736  Case Rd**   Avon $310,235 985 W Martin Ave   Amherst $370,000 479  Bay Hill Dr   Avon Lake $372,500 350  Founders Cir               Avon Lake $417,500 680  Bridgeside Dr   …

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Elegant Two-Story Great Room and a Modern Kitchen: Home for Sale

This Wendell Street home is listed at $525,000.

This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home at 36284 Wendell St. in Avon is for sale. It features multiple fireplaces, a kitchen with tons of amenities and a landscaped yard with a patio. It’s listed at $525,000.  The photos in the gallery above come from the listing on Aol Real Estate. For more information, call real estate agent Daniel Malloy at (855) 773-1326. 

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7 of 10 Most Costly Homes Sold This Week From Avon, Avon Lake

This week's roundup of area homes puts Avon and Avon Lake on top.

Eight of the top 11 properties sold this week were in Avon or Avon Lake, according to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office.  Eight of those were for single family homes and one was for vacant property in Avon. Those properties ranged from $229,900 in Avon Lake to $388,000 in Elyria, for an apartment building. The least expensive home sold this week was at 231 W 38th St. in Lorain, a foreclosed home that sold for $12,870. Information is available at Lorain County Auditor’s Office.   744  Sawmill Dr  Avon Lake     $229,900 38615  Thorton Ln  Avon     $255,000 35371  Saddle Creek Dr  Avon     $255,000 506  Bailey Ct  Lagrange     $260,000 5901 S Park Dr  Lorain     $286,500 1702  Pine Dr  Avon     $290,000 2340  Stonewood St  Avon     $304,000 …

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Built-In Grill, New Roof and Siding Highlights of 45s Ranch: House Hunt

House is on double lot across from Overlook Park

If you like the idea of easy, single-story living, this may be the home for you. Located at 159 Forest Blvd. in Avon Lake's 45s historic cottage neighborhood, this home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,257 square feet. It sits on a 7,405 square foot lot and is listed for $133,900. Click on the slideshow to see more details about this home. Check out the house's listing on AOL Real Estate. Contact agent Sarah Peters of Howard Hanna at 440-793-0100 for more information or to schedule a showing.

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Avon Real Estate Transfers: What Sold For $490K

This week's real estate transfers from the Lorain County Auditor's Office.

Avon Real Estate Transfers from Nov. 24 - Nov. 30, 2012. Information courtesy of the Lorain County Auditor's Office. BUYER                ADDRESS          PRICE NVR Inc. 38446 Foxglen Ave $44,000 Kenneth and Melissa Klubnik 39295 Camelot Way $325,000 Anna Rak 33555 Jennie Rd $93,000 Kyle and Lindsey Peters 3789 Case Rd $242,107 Mary and Andres Abfall 35255 Riegelsberger Rd $65,655 Kay and Brandon Zuchowski 38448 Foxglen Ave $204,787 Charles and Nichole Della Vella 38763 Melgrove Ln $361,500 Katherine and Todd Austinson 3421 Pelham Pl $490,000 Binder Alisha Binder Bradley 32831 Elm Dr 270,000

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Want ‘Grandeur’ and a Safe Room? It's inside this $769K Avon House

House includes a "safe room."

‘Grandeur’ describes a number of aspects of this one of a kind, 2011 custom-built Lapos home that sports four bedrooms and five bathrooms in 6100 square feet. From maple hardwood flooring; the kitchen showcases a large granite center island with plenty of seating, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and rich cognac cabinetry. The house also features a “safe room.” That includes the views. Directly off the dine-in area is a large porch with glass panels and an unobstructed view of the backyard. Rooms contain 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot solid-wood doors and wrought iron railing. The second-floor has massive “bonus room” with soaring ceilings, loft area and full bath. And finally, the home includes a whole house generator for power …

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Getting the Royal Treatment: Space, Property and a Nearby Golf Course

This home can be yours for a cool half-million.

This four bedroom, four bath home on Royal St. George Drive features 3,343 finely appointed square feet. This brick beauty sits on one acre that borders a golf course.  A two story foyer and open floor plan includes a  great room with arched window wall that opens to large eat-in kitchen with center island. Twin master suites on first and second floors! Hardwood floors and quality detail and appointments throughout. The house has a full finished basement with a full bath. It is listed at $500,000.  An extra large, heated three car garage and brand new roof, newer carpet and paint in warm neutral tones round out this looker. For more details, go to the listing.

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