Cape Cod residence featuring white horizontal siding, a gabled roofline, decorative window shutters, and a covered front entryway - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

396 Crystal St, white horizontal vinyl siding, a covered entryway with decorative metal railings, and a large picture window flanked by shutters - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Cape Cod-style residence featuring white vinyl siding, grey shutters, a gabled roofline, front entryway with a pedimented porch, and a concrete driveway - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Residential property featuring a gable roof, detached garage, concrete driveway, and established landscaping - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

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Hardwood floor, multi-pane windows, and white six-panel door with glass transom inserts - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Large picture window, ceiling-mounted light fixture, and paneled entry door - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Living area featuring hardwood flooring, a semi-flush mount light fixture, and an arched entryway - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Kitchen featuring exposed brick walls, wood-finish cabinetry, solid-surface countertops, dual-basin stainless steel sink, and wood-finish flooring - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Kitchen featuring red brick walls, wood-finish cabinetry, white countertops, a double-basin stainless steel sink with a high-arch faucet, and a ceiling with wood beams - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Kitchen featuring dark wood cabinetry, exposed brick walls, wood-finish flooring, white countertops, and a coffered ceiling - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Exposed ceiling beams, dining area with wood-finish cabinetry, and interior stone threshold - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Exposed ceiling beams, wood-trimmed paneling, pass-through window, and a hanging pendant light fixture - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Living area featuring a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, exposed timber ceiling beams, sliding glass doors, recessed lighting, and wood-finish closet doors - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with a raised hearth, exposed wood ceiling beam, ceiling fan, and exterior-access doors - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with a stone hearth, exposed timber ceiling beams, and a ceiling fan - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with a raised hearth, exposed wood ceiling beams, sliding glass door, and ceiling fan - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Exposed wood ceiling beams, sliding glass doors, built-in wooden shelving, and stone-surround fireplace - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Exposed timber ceiling beams, glass-panel exterior door, and built-in wood cabinetry - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Wall-mounted wooden cabinet with integrated shelving, rectangular wall-mounted mirror, wood-paneled wainscoting, pedestal-style vanity with built-in storage, and wooden circular towel ring - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Sunroom featuring a vaulted ceiling with tongue-and-groove paneling, multiple sliding windows, light wood wall paneling, and an exterior door - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Enclosed porch featuring wood-panel wainscoting, sliding glass doors, multiple windows with blinds, and carpeted flooring - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Room featuring wood-finish flooring, two windows with horizontal blinds, and a ceiling fan with light fixture - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Wood-finish flooring, ceiling fan with integrated lighting, window with horizontal blinds, and solid wood-finish doors - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Wood-finish flooring, neutral wall tones, white ceiling fan with integrated lighting, and window featuring horizontal blinds - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Interior space featuring wood-finish flooring, a neutral wall palette, two solid-core doors, and an overhead ceiling fan with integrated lighting - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Bathroom featuring a rectangular basin vanity with chrome hardware, mosaic tile backsplash, frameless wall-mounted mirror, and wall-mounted shelving - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Jetted bathtub with an integrated recessed niche, tiled wall surround featuring decorative accent trim, vanity with a rectangular sink, polished chrome fixtures, and built-in wall shelving, heated floor - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Vaulted ceiling featuring white grid-pattern tiles, wood-paneled walls, built-in storage cabinetry, and ceiling-mounted light fixtures with paddle fans - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Vaulted ceilings with grid-pattern paneling, wood-paneled walls, neutral carpeting, and a central ceiling fan - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Lower level area featuring wood-finish paneling, exposed wood ceiling joists, square-patterned resilient flooring, and fluorescent lighting - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Utility space featuring painted concrete block walls, painted concrete flooring, a utility sink, and HVAC system with exposed ductwork - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Lower level featuring exposed wood joists, stone fireplace, wood-paneled walls, utility sink, and industrial-style lighting - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Detached two-car garage featuring white horizontal siding, a multi-panel door with glass inserts, an attached carport, and concrete driveway - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Detached garage featuring exposed wood framing, a paneled sectional garage door with windows, concrete flooring, and multiple access doors - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Detached garage featuring exposed wood framing, concrete flooring, linear fluorescent lighting, and a single-pane window - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Detached one-car garage featuring white horizontal siding, a gabled roof, and a panelled overhead garage door with upper-row glazing - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Exterior featuring white siding, a concrete driveway, a chimney, and a raised porch with a white railing - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Exterior featuring white horizontal siding, a covered entry with white railings, a glass-panel door, and a detached shed - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

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Exterior of the residence featuring white vinyl siding, a covered patio area with decorative metal support columns, a shingled roof, and stone-embedded garden stairs - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Outdoor space featuring mature trees, two storage structures with metal siding, and wooden stairs with railings - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Aerial perspective of a detached residential structure featuring a shingled roof, paved driveway, and detached garage situated on a tree-lined lot - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

Cape Cod exterior featuring white horizontal siding, dark grey window shutters, an asphalt shingle roof, and a covered front stoop with metal handrails - 396 Crystal Street, Akron

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$184,000

396 Crystal Street

Akron, OH 44305

Listed by Cynthia Dye · Real of Ohio

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1.5

Living area

1,252 sqft

Year built

1952

About this home

Full of character, thoughtful updates, and unexpected extras, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod offers so much more than meets the eye! Step inside and discover 1,252 square feet of inviting living space, beginning with a sun-filled living room featuring an oversized picture window. The family room brings warmth and personality with its beautiful stone-surround gas fireplace and distinctive beamed ceiling, creating the perfect place to gather or unwind. One of the home's standout features is the generously sized sunroom, offering a wonderful space for morning coffee, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Step directly onto the concrete patio and enjoy a large lot adorned with gorgeous, mature trees! The main level offers two bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bathroom (2018), complete with a jetted tub/shower, updated fixtures, and heated tile floors for an added touch of luxury. Upstairs, a spacious third bedroom provides additional room and versatility. The kitchen features an updated sink and faucet (2024), and the gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher are included. The washer and dryer also stay, with hookups for either gas or electric dryer and an extra-large laundry chute adds everyday convenience! There's plenty to appreciate behind the scenes, too! Improvements include a new hot water tank (2025), replacement windows and two side entry doors with built-in blinds (2020), plus an updated electrical breaker box and radon mitigation system (2018). And the outdoor amenities don't stop at the patio! A detached two-car garage with electricity, a door opener, and floor drain, two additional storage sheds (one with electric), and extra off-driveway parking provide room for vehicles, hobbies, and all your storage needs. Located near Goodyear Metro Park, this home combines classic Cape Cod charm, practical improvements, and generous outdoor space. With so much to offer inside and out, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS: NOWDD
MLS #: 5256058
Property type: SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision: Lancaster Estates
Status: Active
Days on market: N/A
On market date: October 29, 2026
Stories: N/A
Total bathrooms: 1.5
Garage spaces: 2
Parking spaces: N/A
Lot size: 0.2686 acres

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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary

Betty Jane Community Learning Center

0.19 mi away · Grades 0-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 336
Student:teacher ratio: 12.4:1
District: Akron City

Middle

Hyre Community Learning Center

1.64 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 708
Student:teacher ratio: 14.2:1
District: Akron City

High

Ellet Community Learning Center

1.45 mi away · Grades 9-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 963
Student:teacher ratio: 13.6:1
District: Akron City

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).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

95 / 100

Restaurants & cafes14

Grocery stores5

Parks6

Schools2

Transit stops20

Pharmacies5

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Akron, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 50 fewer days than Akron's current average of 50 days.

For reference, the median list price across 1,232 active listings in Akron right now is $130,000.

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$36,800 down

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Principal & interest$955

Property tax (est.)$153

Home insurance (est.)$150

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