$169,000
Under contractAbout this home
Welcome to 498 Watson St in Akron?s historic Goodyear Heights neighborhood! This beautifully updated 1919 colonial blends timeless character with thoughtful modern improvements throughout. Step inside to a bright and inviting main level featuring high ceilings, abundant natural light, newly installed Polaris windows, and impressive custom woodwork. The remodeled kitchen features floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry and built-ins, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, and newer gas range and refrigerator. Just off the kitchen, the formal dining room showcases custom coffered ceilings and detailed woodwork, while the spacious living room offers a wood-burning fireplace with a raised brick hearth and built-in shelving. A four-season room provides additional flexible living space, and a convenient half bath completes the first floor. Upstairs you'll find three well-sized bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with additional custom woodwork and coffered ceilings. The full bathroom has also been beautifully updated with tile flooring and a tiled shower surround. Major improvements include a new roof and hot water tank in 2024, along with updated plumbing, select electrical improvements, newer interior paint, and a Drylok-painted basement. With its combination of original charm, custom craftsmanship, and meaningful updates, 498 Watson St is truly move-in ready. Schedule your private showing today!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- NOWDD
- MLS #
- 5243797
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Under contract
- Days on market
- 12
- On market date
- September 9, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.17 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
- 472
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 941
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 21, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.