$399,000
About this home
Welcome to this classic 1916 brick Colonial, where timeless historic character meets contemporary comfort—just moments from the heart of Akron’s vibrant, sought-after Highland Square area. Celebrated for its local coffee shops, independent dining, arts, and lively neighborhood atmosphere, Highland Square offers iconic community charm right outside your front door. Spanning nearly 2,400 square feet, this light-filled home greets you with an expansive front porch made for relaxing and taking in the outdoors. Inside, eight versatile rooms across four spacious bedrooms provide all the flexibility you need for everyday living, entertaining, or working from home. A cozy classic fireplace anchors the main living area, perfectly framed by large windows that flood the space with warm natural light. While the home richly honors its historic roots, valuable updates ensure seamless modern functionality. Recent improvements include a brand-new roof and energy-efficient windows, complemented by central air conditioning and forced-air heating for year-round comfort. Tech-forward conveniences take center stage with an additional electrical panel and a dedicated electric vehicle charger. Seller has invested over $15,000 in electrical upgrades in the past year. Completing the property is a full unfinished basement offering incredible storage or potential for future expansion, an attached garage for convenient parking, and a pristine 0.19-acre lot serviced by public water and sewer. Blending early-century brick craftsmanship with thoughtful modern upgrades and unbeatable proximity to Akron's favorite neighborhood hub, this character-filled property is ready for you to make it your own.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- NOWDD
- MLS #
- 5255023
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- Schneider
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 29, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.194 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
- District
- Towpath Trail High School
Walkability
Blended score for Akron's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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