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$174,000

480 Spicer Street
Akron, OH 44311
Listed by Adam Simmons · Selling Ohio LLC
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,382 sqft
Year built
1911

About this home

Welcome to this incredible opportunity offering the perfect combination of space, modern updates, versatility, and investment potential! This beautifully remodeled 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been updated throughout with quality finishes and plenty of room to accommodate a variety of needs. Conveniently located near the University of Akron, downtown Akron, shopping, dining, and local amenities, this property is truly a must see! Step inside to discover a spacious and functional layout featuring welcoming entry, a generous living room, and a formal dining room that could easily serve as a 6th bedroom! The main floor also offers a full bathroom with a walk in closet and a large, updated kitchen. The 2nd floor features 3 spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom, with one bedroom offering the added convenience of direct exterior stairwell access. Continue to the 3rd floor, where you'll find 2 additional bedrooms, providing even more flexibility and living space! ATTENTION INVESTORS! This property offers an exciting opportunity to expand your rental portfolio! Previously used as a rental, with the home's generous layout and proximity to the University of Akron make it an excellent candidate for traditional leasing or a potential rent by the room student housing investment, with estimated rental potential of $400–$500 per bedroom per month! BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Included in the sale is the neighboring vacant lot located at 476 Spicer St, offering additional outdoor space, flexibility, and future possibilities! Whether you're searching for a spacious move in ready home, an income producing investment, or an opportunity to capitalize on Akron's student rental market, this property has so much to offer! With extensive updates already completed, a versatile floor plan, and an additional parcel included, the possibilities are truly endless! DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THIS ONE YOURS! Schedule your private showing today!

Property details

MLS
NOWDD
MLS #
5248823
Property type
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision
Voris & Steinbacher
Status
Active
Days on market
18
On market date
September 28, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.18 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
Leggett Community Learning Center
0.33 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
331
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Akron City
Middle
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM
0.74 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
Akron STEM High School
0.75 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
327
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
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).

72
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores12
Parks11
Schools18
Transit stops20
Pharmacies2

Market position

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

On the market 18 days -- 33 fewer days than Akron's current average of 51 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,130 active listings in Akron right now is $134,200.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,198/mo
$34,800 down
$139,200 loan
Principal & interest$903
Property tax (est.)$145
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

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.