$115,000
About this home
Welcome to 285 Sumner Court in Akron, Ohio, a spacious and versatile 4–5 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home for sale near the University of Akron and Downtown Akron. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, an investment property, or a home with extra space for an office, study, or hobby room, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen, two updated full bathrooms, fresh paint, and newer vinyl flooring. Significant improvements have already been completed, including updates to the electrical system and panel, plumbing, furnace, hot water tank, insulation, windows, roof, siding, and structural support, giving the next owner a great head start. With over 1,400 square feet of living space, the flexible floor plan provides four bedrooms with the potential for a fifth bedroom or additional bonus space. A welcoming front porch and generous off-street parking add even more functionality. Located just blocks from the University of Akron, this home offers convenient access to Downtown Akron, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, Route 8, and major highways. Its location and flexible layout make it an option for an owner-occupant looking for an affordable Akron home or a buyer exploring investment and rental opportunities. If you've been searching for a 4–5 bedroom home in Akron, Ohio, near the University of Akron, with two full bathrooms, off-street parking, updated major systems, and room to make it your own, 285 Sumner Court is ready for its next chapter.
Property details
- MLS #
- 5218757
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- Voris & Steinbacher Allotment
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 61
- On market date
- June 17, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.1 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- 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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 18, 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.