$174,900
About this home
Tucked away in a private, wooded setting, 1714 Woods Road offers the perfect blend of modern updates, comfortable living and a peaceful retreat right in Akron! Completely remodeled in 2023 following a fire, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has been thoughtfully refreshed with an impressive list of improvements, giving it a clean, contemporary feel throughout. Accessed by a shared driveway, the property welcomes you with a new concrete walkway and an oversized front deck that doubles as a relaxing outdoor living space. Enjoy your morning coffee, entertain friends or simply take in the beautiful views of the surrounding trees. Inside, attractive luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the home, tying together the spacious, open living and dining areas. The dining room is highlighted by a charming bay window that brings in natural light and offers a lovely view of the outdoors. The updated kitchen combines style and function with new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a stylish stainless sink, designer faucet and classic subway tile backsplash. Both bedrooms offer comfortable, flexible space, while the beautifully updated full bathroom features an elegant dual vanity and a convenient glass enclosed low-threshold shower stall. Separate half bath adds everyday practicality for residents and guests alike. Major 2023 improvements include a new dimensional shingle roof, furnace, hot water tank, windows, doors, vinyl siding, kitchen cabinets, appliances and LVP flooring. Central air conditioning was added in 2025 for additional comfort during warmer months. Outside, a detached one-car garage provides covered parking or extra storage, while the wooded surroundings create a sense of privacy that is hard to find. With so many major updates already completed, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy modern finishes, inviting indoor spaces and a serene outdoor setting. Schedule your private showing and discover all that this distinctive Akron property has to offer!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- NOWDD
- MLS #
- 5252931
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- Richland Gardens
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 15, 2026
- Stories
- 1
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.21 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
- 109
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
- District
- Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Akron City
- Enrollment
- 926
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
- District
- Springfield Local
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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