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$329,900

225 Melbourne Avenue
Akron, OH 44313
Listed by Stephanie C Beeson · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
1,714 sqft
Year built
1944

About this home

Welcome to this adorable and impeccably maintained Colonial nestled in the desirable Castle Park neighborhood! From the beautiful wood floors to the elegant crown molding, this home is filled with timeless character and thoughtful updates. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace and built-in bookshelves, with a wonderful four-season room just off the side—perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views of the gorgeous gardens. The oversized eat-in kitchen is truly the heart of the home, offering quartz countertops, a gas range, large center island, pantry, pull-out shelving, and an abundance of cabinetry for storage. Skylights and an impressive number of windows fill the space with natural light. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features wood floors and a large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the second level. The partially finished basement offers flexible space ready to become a recreation room, office, gym, or whatever suits your needs. Outside, you'll fall in love with the beautifully landscaped gardens and inviting patio. The oversized two-car garage offers an additional bay—perfect for lawn equipment, tools, or extra storage. This charming home truly combines character, space, and pride of ownership in a wonderful neighborhood setting!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
5237642
Property type
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision
Castle Park
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
August 20, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.1894 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
Case Community Learning Center
0.23 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
329
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
District
Akron City
Middle
Litchfield Middle School
0.4 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
598
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Akron City
High
Firestone High School
0.4 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,236
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
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).

57
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks3
Schools7
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 806 active listings in Akron right now is $129,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,137/mo
$65,980 down
$263,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,712
Property tax (est.)$275
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 20, 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.