5020 Lake Forest Dr, Peninsula OH 44264 – Hidden Lakes Colonial Home for Sale
This absolutely gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 full bath and 2 half bath Hidden Lakes home truly offers it all—extensive renovations and updates, optional low-maintenance living*, top-rated Hudson Schools, affordable Cuyahoga Falls utilities, plus a prime location with nearby conveniences, easy commuting, and direct access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park!
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5020 Lake Forest Dr – First Floor (1,092 sqft):
The front door opens to a versatile and welcoming flex space, an ideal play area or sitting room.
The main living area’s open floorplan lets you cook, dine and gather all in one exceptionally bright and inviting space.
Home chefs will appreciate the COMPLETELY RENOVATED, exceptionally appointed kitchen featuring quartz counters, an expansive 8.5′ island (coveted space for any cooking enthusiast, baker or pasta-maker!) with breakfast bar, a beverage station + mini-fridge, high-quality dovetailed/soft-close cabinets, sleek GE Café appliances, and a dinette area.
With abundant natural light and backyard views, the adjacent vaulted morning room is ideal as a 4-season room or formal dining space, which fits a 10-seat rectangular/racetrack table, comfortably accommodating all your guests when hosting celebrations.
The remodeled mudroom has a convenient bench and storage to keep your items organized as you come and go.
First Floor Updates:
- LVP flooring throughout
- Fully renovated kitchen
- Added beverage bar + mini-fridge
- Can lights in dinette and great room
- Mudroom bench & cupboards
- Morning room accent wall
- Half bath faucet, lighting, mirror
- All ceiling lighting fixtures
- Paint
5020 Lake Forest Dr – Second Floor (1,292 sqft):
A true retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation, your spacious primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet and a FULLY RENOVATED spa-caliber bathroom with heated floors, dual sinks, a modern freestanding tub, and a zero-entry tiled shower with three showerheads!
Three generously sized guest bedrooms ensure your family and guests are comfortable! One bedroom has a fantastic built-in desk with shelving, ideal for a teen/college student or alternately for an office/craft room.
The hall bath has behind-mirror storage to keep toiletries off the sinktop.
Between the linen closet and the abundant laundry-room cabinetry, there’s plenty of storage for towels and cleaning supplies.
Second Floor Updates:
- Fully renovated owner’s bathroom
- LVP flooring (bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room)
- Stairway and hallway carpet
- Bedroom #4 built-in desk/shelves and closet shelving
- Laundry room cabinets and shelving
- Guest bathroom faucet, lighting, mirror
- All ceiling lighting fixtures
- Paint
5020 Lake Forest Dr – Lower Level (925 sqft finished):
Your lower level offers finished living space for the whole family to enjoy, including a living room with built-ins, a massive gym, half bath, bonus room (office, playroom, etc), and a charming multi-level playhouse beneath the steps.
Lower Level Updates:
- Stairway carpet
- LVP flooring
- Living room built-ins
- Finished gym
- Enclosed bonus room
- Paint
NOTE: LVP extends throughout the home, offering durability, easy cleaning, allergen reduction, and a seamless visual flow.
5020 Lake Forest Dr – Garage & Driveway:
2-car front-entry garage plus a widened driveway.
5020 Lake Forest Dr – Lot & Grounds (0.14 acres):
Total Lot Dimensions: 54′ W x 115′ D
Whether it’s relaxing, hosting BBQs, or toasting s’mores beneath the stars, enjoy exceptional outdoor living on your composite deck and stamped concrete patio + built-in fire pit and seating to relish the outdoors well into late autumn.
NOTE: Hot tub does not convey.
The backyard is fringed with decorative and evergreen trees, providing natural beauty, privacy and shade. Enjoy peace of mind; the fully fenced backyard keeps dogs and children safe.
A walkway connects the driveway to the backyard patio, making it easy for guests to join your BBQ.
For more info or to tour this home, call/text the listing agent, Realty Done by Damien Baden at (440) 628-1321.
Hidden Lakes Neighborhood & HOA Info
Hidden Lakes is a highly sought-after community of 197 single-family homes and limited-maintenance townhomes built between 2006-2016. Outdoor adventure and exploration are just beyond your doorstep!
This development boasts direct access to the Kendall Lake trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (via a paved walkway at the intersection of Hidden Lake Ln & Lake View Dr)!
*Homeowner’s Association (HOA) fees at Hidden Lakes are $55/month -OR- enjoy optional limited-maintenance living for $145/month (includes lawn care, front landscaping, and snow removal).
This subdivision is served by the nationally ranked Hudson City School District.
Location & Nearby Amenities
5020 Lake Forest Dr is situated within Hidden Lakes subdivision of Peninsula, Ohio, along the borders of Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson and Stow. This community is off the west side of State Rd/Akron-Cleveland Rd, 0.1 miles north of Seasons Rd.
Enjoy walking distance to dining, wine and pampering: ~10 min walk to The Wine Mill wine bar (next to Hidden Lake’s entrance), 12 min walk to the soon-to-open Napa 487 Winery & Spa (across the street), and 14 min walk to Russo’s Restaurant!
Best Buy, Cinemark, Costco, grocers, hardware stores, pharmacies, Sam’s Club, Target, Tractor Supply and Walmart are 9-12 min. The charming downtowns and extensive offerings of Hudson & Cuyahoga Falls are both 12 min away.
The 34-mile Summit Bike and Hike Trail (1.6 miles/9-min bike to Seasons Rd or a 5-min drive to the Barlow Road Lot) leads along the Cuyahoga Valley National Forest and through Summit, Cuyahoga and Portage counties.
Golfers are only 8 min from Ellsworth Meadows and 12 min from Fox Den Golf Courses.
Country Clubs include Silver Lake (8 min and Lake Forest (12 min).
Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Resorts are a 12-18 min drive for skiing and tubing during the winter months.
A concert at Blossom Music Center is ~12 min away.
