$155,000
About this home
Discover the perfect blend of modern updates, timeless character, and thoughtful craftsmanship in this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Akron's desirable Firestone Park neighborhood. Far from your typical renovation, this property showcases distinctive custom woodwork throughout, including kitchen countertops, shelving, and a fireplace mantel crafted from reclaimed wood salvaged from Akron's historic Cedar Street Bridge. The beautifully updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, and a spacious island complete with a built-in wine rack. The open layout flows seamlessly into the dining area, while the inviting living room features a fireplace and access to the home's charming covered front porch. Upstairs, you'll find an expansive primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, originally designed as two separate bedrooms, along with an additional bedroom and a beautifully renovated full bathroom featuring a tiled walk-in shower. The finished third floor offers versatile additional living space, ideal for a home office, guest room, or recreation area. Extensive improvements include updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows, flooring, additional insulation, a hot water tank, garage roof, interior and exterior paint, and a comprehensive exterior basement waterproofing system. Ideally located less than 500 feet from the Firestone Park Community Center, this home offers convenient access to neighborhood recreation, I-77, downtown Akron, and the University of Akron. With its unique history, quality updates, and desirable location, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to own a truly distinctive home.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- NOWDD
- MLS #
- 5256876
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- Thornton Heights
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 28, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.07 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
- 305
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student:teacher ratio
- 5.6:1
- District
- Akron Career Tech 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).
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