Residential Land for Sale in Amherst, Ohio
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
Build your dream home on this beautiful, no-HOA lot in Amherst and experience its quaint, small town charm, just a stone’s throw from Lake Erie.
- All Utilities
- Great Neighborhood & Schools
- No HOA
- Perfect Residential Terrain & Shape
- Very Buildable: No Floodplain or Wetlands
- Minutes to Shopping
- Priced Well Below Market
PROPERTY: Discover the perfect setting for your dream home on this beautiful 1-acre lot in Amherst, Ohio. With 138 feet of paved public road frontage on Cleveland Avenue, this mostly cleared yet partially wooded property offers flat terrain upfront that gently rolls toward the back—ideal for residential construction (e.g. walkout basement type home much like the brand new home that the nextdoor neighbor has built) with no floodplain or wetlands to interfere. All utilities, including power, water, and sewer, are readily available along the road, making building convenient and cost-effective. With no HOA or deed restrictions and zoned R-1 Single Family Residential, you have the freedom to design your ideal home in a peaceful, safe neighborhood renowned for great schools and low taxes of just $136.48 in 2023. Enjoy easy access to Lake Erie, parks, and recreational areas, all just minutes away. Priced well below market value, this is a rare opportunity to own prime land in a charming Cleveland suburb filled with small-town charm and big-city conveniences. Grab it now at an unbeatable Acretown price!
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 1025 Cleveland Ave, Amherst, OH, 44001
- SIZE: 1 acre (0.65 acres north parcel + 0.35 acre south parcel)
- GPS COORDINATES: 41.404561, -82.213297
- PARCEL #: 05-00-039-108-084 (north parcel) + 05-00-038-102-019 (south parcel)
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: none (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at SE corner, 138′ W/SW (along street) x 319′ N x 145′ E/NE x 338′ S to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: none
- WETLANDS: none
- ELEVATION: 678 feet
- TERRAIN: flat up front, rolling to back
- CONDITION: undeveloped, mostly cleared, some wooded
- ACCESS: 138 feet of direct frontage on Cleveland Avenue, a paved public street
- POWER: available along front (south) and side (west) of property
- WATER: available along road via City of Amherst (440-988-4224)
- WASTEWATER: available along road via City of Amherst (440-988-4224)
- TAXES: $136.48 in 2023
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- ZONING: R-1 Single Family Residential
- minimum home size: 1200 sf (or 1,000 sf each level for 2-story home)
- max height: 2.5 stories or 35-feet
- setbacks: 8′ from side, 25′ from rear, Cleveland Ave average from front
- farming use must be at least 60′ from street
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Powers (Elementary) – Amherst (Middle School) – Marion L. Steele (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Amherst < Cleveland
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Lorain County Regional (13 mins), Cleveland-Hopkins International (34 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (440) 988-3742
- Treasurer (440) 988-3745
- Recorder (440) 329-5148
- Clerk (440) 988-2420
- Planning & Zoning (440) 988-3734
- County GIS
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 41.404561, -82.213297
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Amherst is a charming Cleveland suburb filled with delightful attractions for visitors of all ages. Stroll through the historic downtown, where quaint shops and delicious eateries make for a perfect day out. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Beaver Creek Reservation, offering scenic trails and serene picnic spots. For history buffs, the Amherst Historical Society and Sandstone Village provide a glimpse into the area’s rich sandstone heritage. Nearby Lake Erie beckons with its stunning views, fishing opportunities, and sandy beaches just a short drive away. Don’t miss the annual festivals and events that bring the community together with music, food, and fun.
NEARBY – Amherst Township Park (6 mins), Lakeview Park (12 mins), Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow (13 mins), Lorain Harbor Lighthouse (14 mins), Black River Reservation Days Dam (15 mins), Mile Long Pier (17 mins), French Creek Nature Center and Theatre (17 mins), Timber Ridge Campground (17 mins), Sherod Park (17 mins), Miller Nature Preserve (17 mins), Sandy Ridge Reservation (17 mins), and more!
- RETAIL – Walmart, ALDI, Meijer, Giant Eagle Supermarket, Target, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and many more!
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Wendy’s, Five Guys, Burger King, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Popeyes, and many more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, UH Amherst Health Center, Cleveland Clinic – Amherst Family Health Center, Superior Medical Care, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Amherst Township Park, Lakeview Park, Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow, Lorain Harbor Lighthouse, Black River Reservation Days Dam, Mile Long Pier, French Creek Nature Center and Theatre, Timber Ridge Campground, and more!
Downtown Cleveland is only a half hour away. Dive into art and history at the world-renowned Cleveland Museum of Art or explore scientific wonders at the Great Lakes Science Center. Music lovers can’t miss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, celebrating the legends who shaped the industry. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the Cleveland Metroparks, affectionately called the “Emerald Necklace,” offering miles of scenic trails and green spaces. Foodies will be delighted by Cleveland’s vibrant culinary scene, from gourmet dining in Ohio City to hearty fare at the historic West Side Market. Sports fans can cheer on the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, or Cavaliers at state-of-the-art venues. With its mix of waterfront attractions, lively neighborhoods, and cultural gems, Cleveland is a city that truly has something for everyone.
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $76,700
- Down Payment = $15,000
- Monthly Payment = $1000.89
- Term = 8 years
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for financing will come from a local bank or credit union, such as AgCredit, who is one of the best local land lenders in the area, and they require as little as 20% down up to a 20-year term, with interest rates as low as 8%, with no pre-payoff penalties. You can contact them by phone at (440) 647-6611, or visit them in person at the following address: 311 Maple St, Ste A, Wellington, OH 44090.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, build-ability, and approved/allowable use-age for the property. We are happy to help however we can.