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$90,000

881 Merton Avenue
Akron, OH 44306
Listed by Scott Fader · Joseph Walter Realty, LLC.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,017 sqft
Year built
1928

About this home

New! New! New! Beautifully Renovated Home with Modern Updates and Timeless Charm! Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home that perfectly blends classic character with modern comfort! Almost everything has been updated, making this home truly move-in ready. One of the standout features is the brand-new concrete driveway and a unique cedar wood carport, perfect for parking your vehicle or creating a covered outdoor gathering space overlooking the spacious, fenced backyard. Step inside and enjoy freshly painted interiors, brand-new flooring throughout, and abundant natural light streaming through newer vinyl replacement windows. The inviting enclosed front porch leads into a spacious living room and bright dining room, complete with a charming built-in window seat with additional storage. The beautifully remodeled kitchen is sure to impress! Featuring **gorgeous quartz countertops, brand-new cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, modern hardware, a stylish undermount sink with a new faucet, and brand-new stainless steel appliances**, this kitchen combines elegance with everyday functionality. Both bedrooms feature plush new carpeting and updated lighting. The tastefully remodeled bathroom offers a stylish new vanity and contemporary fixtures. The basement provides plenty of additional space and features durable, **epoxy-coated floors**. Major mechanical updates include a **brand-new furnace and hot water tank**, offering added peace of mind. A newer roof provides even more value! Outside, enjoy the large, fenced backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing. The custom cedar carport adds versatility and character to this already impressive property. **New driveway! New kitchen! New flooring! New mechanicals! New appliances!** With so many updates already completed, all that's left to do is move in and enjoy. Don't miss this opportunity!

Property details

MLS
NOWDD
MLS #
5256726
Property type
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision
Dye & Allen
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 28, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.1038 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
Glover Community Learning Center
0.2 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
238
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
Akron City
Middle
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM
1.85 mi away · Grades 5-8
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
381
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Akron City
High
East Community Learning Center
1.76 mi away · Grades 7-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

56
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes16
Grocery stores11
Parks5
Schools15
Transit stops20
Pharmacies0

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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Est. monthly payment
$692/mo
$18,000 down
$72,000 loan
Principal & interest$467
Property tax (est.)$75
Home insurance (est.)$150

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