Welcome home to 1940 8th St SW in Kenmore! This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 full-bath colonial offers four levels of finished living space and plenty of room to spread out. A charming two-story front porch welcomes you inside, where beautiful hardwood flooring flows throughout the living and dining rooms. The living room features recessed lighting, a decorative stone fireplace, and plenty of space to relax, while the formal dining room is filled with natural light from multiple windows. You'll love the sparkling kitchen, complete with stylish backsplash, beautiful white cabinetry, new luxury vinyl flooring, recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances that stay. Right off the kitchen there is a breakfast area overlooking the backyard—perfect for everyday meals. The second level offers three generously sized bedrooms and a modern full bathroom. One of the bedrooms features direct access to the second-story porch, creating a unique retreat. The finished third floor serves as a large private fourth bedroom, ideal for a primary suite, guest space, or home office. The finished walk-out basement adds even more living space with all-new luxury vinyl flooring, vented glass-block windows, and a full bathroom. With its separate entrance, this level offers excellent potential for a rec room, living area or even an additional apartment space. Outside, you'll find a long driveway leading to a detached garage with a new garage door and opener. Additional updates include new furnace, central air conditioning, plumbing, stack line and fresh neutral paint. **Bonus: All furniture included with an accepted offer at full asking price!** Don't miss your opportunity to own this move-in-ready home with space, updates, and flexibility throughout. Schedule your private showing today!
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$175,000
1940 8th St SW, Akron, OH 44314
4beds
2,068sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
5,257 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling kitchenStylish backsplashCharming two-story front porchBeautiful white cabinetryFresh neutral paintDecorative stone fireplaceNew luxury vinyl flooring
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CarLisa N Johnson 330-351-3234 cj@myprophelp.com,
Key Realty
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5217942
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Eat in kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: ND x ND
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,068
- Total interior livable area: 2,068 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,568
- Finished area below ground: 500
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,257 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 6734975
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Summit Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $85/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,920
- Annual tax amount: $3,240
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+73.3%$85/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Sold | $101,000-36.8%$49/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Pending sale | $159,900$77/sqft |
Source:  Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #225024202 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $159,900-3%$77/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $164,900$80/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $164,900+10.7%$80/sqft |
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| 3/16/2022 | Sold | $149,000+2.8%$72/sqft |
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| 2/11/2022 | Pending sale | $145,000$70/sqft |
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| 2/11/2022 | Contingent | $145,000$70/sqft |
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| 2/9/2022 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$70/sqft |
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| 1/26/2022 | Pending sale | $149,900$72/sqft |
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| 1/26/2022 | Contingent | $149,900$72/sqft |
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| 12/19/2021 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$72/sqft |
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| 11/29/2021 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$75/sqft |
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| 11/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $159,900+433%$77/sqft |
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| 5/26/2021 | Sold | $30,000+42.9%$15/sqft |
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| 7/14/2020 | Sold | $21,000-34.2%$10/sqft |
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| 11/6/2017 | Listing removed | $31,900$15/sqft |
Source: CC Realty & Property Mgmnt LLC #3942436 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $31,900+51.9%$15/sqft |
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| 11/14/2015 | Listing removed | $700 |
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| 10/20/2015 | Price change | $700-3.4% |
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| 9/9/2015 | Price change | $725-6.5% |
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| 9/4/2015 | Listed for rent | $775+3.3% |
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| 6/24/2014 | Listing removed | $750 |
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| 5/6/2014 | Listed for rent | $750 |
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| 6/30/2008 | Sold | $21,000-56.3%$10/sqft |
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| 2/21/2008 | Sold | $48,000$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,646 +22.4% | $37,420 |
| 2023 | $2,161 +49% | $37,420 +84.5% |
| 2022 | $1,450 +29.2% | $20,280 +32% |
| 2021 | $1,123 | $15,362 +4.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $14,666 -7.1% |
| 2019 | $1,239 +1.3% | $15,782 +0% |
| 2018 | $1,224 -13.7% | $15,780 |
| 2017 | $1,418 | $15,780 -13.2% |
| 2016 | $1,418 | $18,190 |
| 2015 | $1,418 +0.8% | $18,190 |
| 2014 | $1,407 +2% | $18,190 |
| 2013 | $1,379 +1% | $18,190 |
| 2012 | $1,365 +18.6% | $18,190 -0.1% |
| 2011 | $1,151 -15.7% | $18,200 -19.7% |
| 2010 | $1,366 | $22,670 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,670 |
| 2008 | $1,387 -70.8% | $22,670 -6.6% |
| 2007 | $4,751 +60.7% | $24,280 |
| 2006 | $2,956 +131.8% | $24,280 |
| 2005 | $1,275 +95.4% | $24,280 +7.4% |
| 2004 | $652 -82.8% | $22,614 |
| 2003 | $3,787 +59.3% | $22,614 |
| 2002 | $2,377 +122.9% | $22,614 +16% |
| 2001 | $1,066 -34.4% | $19,503 |
| 2000 | $1,626 | $19,503 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kenmore
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Pfeiffer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Innes Community Learning CenterGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Akron CSD - 7701
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- Summit County
- Akron
- 44314
- Kenmore
- 1940 8th St SW
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