818 Allison Avenue

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom Colonial in desirable Lorain offering the rare combination of classic character, modern updates, flexible living space, and outdoor features today’s buyers are searching for. Move-in ready and packed with value, this home blends charm, comfort, and functionality in a convenient location close to parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, and commuter routes. Step inside the inviting center hall floor plan and immediately feel at home in the spacious, sun-filled living room featuring an electric fireplace focal point perfect for cozy evenings and gatherings. The oversized formal dining room is filled with character and designed for entertaining with updated lighting, two original built-in China closets, and plenty of room for holidays, dinner parties, and everyday living. The updated kitchen and remodeled full bath combine modern convenience with timeless Colonial style. Upstairs offers spacious bedrooms with generous closet space and an updated second-floor bathroom. Major improvements include central air (2022), metal roof (2023), fresh interior paint (2026), water heater (2024), vinyl LVT flooring (2025), appliances (2022), updated lighting and ceiling fans (2025), updated windows, glass block basement windows, and cosmetic updates throughout. The basement adds flexibility with a finished 12x12 bonus room ideal for a home office, exercise room, or hobby space. A working basement toilet also offers potential for a future second bathroom. Outside is where this home truly shines. The fenced backyard features a 12x12 deck, playground area, room for pets, gardening, outdoor dining, entertaining, and summer gatherings. Homes offering this combination of updates, character, usable space, and backyard lifestyle rarely stay available long.