About Wood County, OH

Inspirational Good Quote - When you Dance

"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way." By Wayne Dyer

Some steps are more difficult but the rewards are greater.

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Nothing to do but enjoy! This home has already been updated with carpet, paint, lighting, blinds, and more. Enter the home through a tiled entryway with a coat closet. You will love the cove ceilings in living room and dining room. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace with tile surroundings and a wood mantel. An abundance of natural lighting floods through the large living room windows. The living room also has small side windows with stain glass shutters. The living room has neutral, newer carpet. The hardwood dining room has french doors to the family room. The family room/den has lots of windows, newer neutral carpet, a remodeled half bathroom, and an access door to the back deck. The spacious eat-in kitchen has updated appliances, flooring, cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a gas stove, upper and lower corner lazy susans, and over range hood microwave, and under cabinet lighting. The kitchen also has basement access. The large master bedroom has his/her closets, newer neutral carpet, and a ceiling fan. The second bedroom is L-shaped with a large window and a ceiling fan. The third bedroom has a large closet, slightly dormered ceilings, and two windows. The upstairs hallway has attic access, a linen closet, and a window at the top of the stairs. Both of the bathrooms have been completely remodeled. The upper full bathroom has tile flooring and a tub/shower combo with tile surrounding. Other new's include a newer roof, windows, awnings, and water heater. Outside of the home, the front yard is welcoming and has a great planting area. The driveway is gated. Relax and enjoy spending time on your covered back deck overlooking your fenced back yard. This home has a detached 2.5 car garage with electrical and plenty of extra parking. More Details and Pictures.

See this home if your Seeking the ultimate in a home? Elegance and comfort come with this gorgeous five bedrooms and two and a half bath home. Entertain and dine in style in the large formal dining room, which is located just off the foyer with accent columns. It boasts beautiful hardwood floors, chair railing, and tray ceilings. The large great room has soaring vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace and lovely window seats. The gourmet eat-in kitchen has custom cherry kitchen cabinets, ceramic tile floors, a center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The breakfast area has a spectacular view through its gorgeous bay windows, an octagon tray ceiling, and a door leading to the elevated deck. The large first-floor master bedroom has tray ceilings and a beautiful bay window. The master bathroom is designed for relaxation with a whirlpool tub, dual sink vanities, ceramic tile floors, and a huge walk-in closet. This home also has a conveniently-located first floor laundry room. All of the upstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans. The loft is a great place for an office with a built-in desk. The full basement has three-wide lookout windows and is pre-plumbed for a lower bath.. Outside of this lavish home, you will love spending time on your maintenance-free wood composite deck. This home also has a 3.5 car side load garage that is insulated, dry walled, & painted. This home also has a security system and a built-in sprinkler system. This home is located in Anthony Wayne school district. This home is ready immediate possession.

More Details: at Luxuryhomesintoledo.com

It probably isn't a real shock to those of us that call Perrysburg, OH our home, but it has been named as a top 10 city for raising a family in the August issue of Family Circle magazine. And this is following the naming of Perrysburg, OH as a top 5 city to live in Ohio by Ohio magazine. So why did Perrysburg, OH make the list? There are many reasons, and I will try to fill you in on some of them.

First, I'd like to point out what some of the criteria was for choosing the award winners. The initial group of 1,700 cities had to have a population between 15,000 and 150,000 residents. Also of importance were the school system, parks & recreation, places of worship, and history. Affordable housing also played a role in the decision. You can get a really nice house here for around $500,000. Don't believe me? Just do a search!

Regarding the school system, Perrysburg is rated at the highest level (excellent with distinction) by the state of Ohio. On a personal note, my wife and I have found our son's teachers and administrators to be exceptional.

Perrysburg boasts many parks and recreational areas. There are 12 municipal parks in Perrysburg. The recreational division offers summer programs and camps for children of all ages. This year there were 26 camps offered, ranging from sports camps to yo-yo, sports writing, and science camps. Also, there were 39 other recreational programs offered, from tee ball to dodgeball to one called Games 'N Giggles (my boys loved all 3 of them, by the way). Municipal Park has a wonderful pool that is used for open swims as well as water aerobic, diving, and swimming lessons.

Fort Meigs is the largest wooden-walled fort in North America. Fort Meigs, established by William Henry Harrison in 1813, was an important part of the British defeat in the War of 1812. It continues to serve as an educational establishment to students and adults from all areas.

Perrysburg has done a great job of blending its history with the current times. There is a historic district in which many homes are on the national registry of historic homes. There is a wonderful downtown area with a blend of stores, restaurants, and offices. There are many retail businesses building stores in Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township.

Levis Commons is an open air, multi purpose planned development that includes rental and owner occupied housing, retail stores, office space, a movie theater, restaurants, and a Hilton hotel. It is a beautiful space, and has added to the attraction of Perrysburg. It is located next to the world headquarters for Owens-Illinois, the world's largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world.

Green energy is certainly a growing industry right now, and Perrysburg Township houses the largest of the solar panel manufacturing companies. First Solar is located in Perrysburg Township and has brought hundreds of great paying jobs to the local area and has helped stabilize the economy. They are continuing to expand their manufacturing facility as well as their research and development space. (If it seems like I'm bragging a little bit, I am; my wife works for them!)

Way Library has been recognized nationally as a top library and has received numerous awards. It recently ranked 10th out of 1,773 libraries in its category (10,000-24,000 population). Not only does it have a large selection of books & magazines, it also has meeting rooms, a historical room, which contains a good deal of local history, plenty of computers, and a nice play area for the children. There are always clubs and groups meeting there.

As you can see, there are many reasons why Perrysburg is a top 10 city to raise a family. I think that it's just a plain old good city to live in, whether or not you're married and whether or not you have children. Please contact me anytime, I'd love to give you a personal tour!

Catawba Island Community in NW Ohio is nestled in between Marblehead OH and Port Clinton Ohio on Ohio's north coast.

Beautiful shorelines outline this peaceful community which abounds with many fishing opportunities, nature preserves and even a state park. It is truly a summertime paradise and a wintertime escape as well.

Although actually a township, Catawba Island is small enough to be "hyper local." A close-knit community all year round gives the atmosphere of a simple neighborhood.

Catawba Island's earliest residents were the Erie, Iroquois, and Ottawa Indians.

Many marinas, harbors and yacht clubs are sprinkled throughout Catawba Island. Turning down any street will eventually lead you to water and all that it entails in NW Ohio. Charter Boats are readily available, as summertime is when the world famous Lake Erie Yellow Perch are in high season. Also a favorite is the Lake Erie Walleye - a must-have item on any Catawba Island restaurant menu.

I have been officially banned from fishing for perch with the big guys, as I always out-fish them. Those fragile male egos just can't take a female catching all the fish I guess. Of course, my daddy did raise a tomboy!

Also famous on the island is the Catawba Peach. August is prime season and roadside stands offer these scrumptious fruits for a modest price.

Because of its location on the Great Lakes and their moderate temperatures, many wineries also are sprinkled throughout the area. Mon Ami Winery has been a local favorite for decades. The past several years Mon Ami has offered outdoor tables, meals, and entertainment. Families love to bring their own blankets and sprawl on the lawn to watch the local bands and drink the local wine. Cream Concord and Catawba Reds are a favorite.

My son who is now nearly 30 is still remembered as the child who set the popcorn machine on fire at Mon Ami.

If you're near Ohio's North Coast, take an east turn at the bridge in Marblehead and spend the day in beautiful Catawba Island Community.

Dee Nofziger is a full time, residential real estate agent in the North Coast of Ohio, more commonly known as Toledo and Northwest Ohio. She serves the real estate needs of home owners and home buyers in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa Counties, among others. With nearly 3000 days of experience (she really does work 7 days a week) in Ohio real estate, Dee Nofziger is proudly licensed with Danberry Company Realtors, Northwest Ohio's largest independent real estate company. With professional relationships all over the country, Dee Nofziger is able to refer you to real estate professionals in your area who will make your home buying or selling experience the best you can imagine!

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