FIRST TIME OFFERED IN DECADES! Rare development opportunity being offered as part of an estate sale. Prime housing and business location featuring TWO parcels totaling 8.08 acres with excellent visibility and frontage along two roadways, offering multiple access possibilities. The larger parcel consists of approximately 7.77 acres zoned residential, featuring 163 feet of frontage on North Ridge Road PLUS 75 feet of frontage on Oberlin Road. An additional . 31-acre parcel is included, featuring frontage on Oberlin Road and currently zoned commercial. A unique opportunity to acquire a substantial tract of land offering both residential and commercial zoning, outstanding visibility from two streets, and multiple possibilities for future development. Ideal for builders, developers, or investors looking for a premium land opportunity with excellent exposure and access. Total offering includes BOTH parcels and all 8.08 acres. Price includes both parcels. Opportunities like this are rarely available! Call today for additional details!
Vacant landProperty Type
8.08 acresLot Size
$58,787Price/Acres
Listed by Christopher Frederick• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty
Listed by Michele Frederick• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
Lorain High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
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About West
Lorain
West Lorain, located between the Black River and Lake Erie, is a residential and industrial Lorain neighborhood with lakefront views and working-port energy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around West 21st Street and Broadway, where corner taverns, barbershops, and long-running local eateries set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Brick duplexes and compact bungalows mix with older storefront blocks, giving many streets a practical, early-20th-century feel. Lakeview Park’s lawns, beach, and rose garden shape daily routines along the water. The Lorain Lighthouse and the Port of Lorain keep the horizon busy with boats and breakwalls. The Lorain Palace Theatre and the International City Sculpture Garden add a cultural counterpoint downtown.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Irregular lot
Two lots
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Sale and tax history for Cooper Foster Park Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSNOW #5256152
Nov 2, 2026
Listed
$475,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$509 (+2.0%)
$12,900
2024
$499 (−58.4%)
$12,898
2023
$1,199 (−3.1%)
$25,606
2022
$1,238 (−4.8%)
$25,606
2021
$1,300 (+6.7%)
$25,606
2020
$1,218 (+0.4%)
$21,774
2019
$1,213 (−0.7%)
$21,774
2018
$1,221 (−0.3%)
$21,774
2017
$1,225 (+0.2%)
$19,940
2016
$1,223 (+7.5%)
$19,940
2014
$1,138 (+1.2%)
$19,425
2013
$1,125
$19,425
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
7.77 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Lorain County
APN
0201008101384
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
B-2
General Business District
This zoning district is intended primarily to accommodate a range of retail and service uses serving the broader needs of the community and the motoring public. Large-scale retailers, auto-related businesses and similar uses not generally appropriate for other commercial districts will be permitted. While the district will be established primarily along arterial roadways, care should be taken to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses and minimize conflicts with traffic along abutting streets.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Public service
Shopping centers
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lorain, OH • 44053
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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40
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27
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Lorain. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for Cooper Foster Park Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $220,000 and $309,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $309K.