HUGE, AFFORDABLE & UPDATED 4 BEDROOM, 2 FULL & 1 HALF BATH TRADITIONAL COLONIAL WITH 2056 SQUARE FEET AND 19X11.3 ATTACHED EZ/SOFT-CLOSE 1-CAR GARAGE ON OVERSIZED/DEEP LOT (50' X 160') COMPLETE WITH DREAMY 26X7.8 FRONT PORCH (WITH AWNING TO WEATHER THE RAIN), FRONT PATIO AND 5' CHAIN LINK FENCE SURROUNDING IT! HOME FEATURES INVITING 5.1X4 VESTIBULE WITH BENCH SEAT WITH STORAGE UNDERNEATH (HATS/GLOVES/ETC) AND 6 COAT HOOKS; 8.4X6 PILLARED FOYER (INBTWEEN EAT-IN KITCHEN & LIVING ROOM); LARGE 13.2X13.1 LIVING ROOM WITH 2 LARGE WINDOWS; BAYED 13.2X6.9 OFFICE/PLAYROOM/BEDROOM/READING ROOM WITH EXTENDED BENCH SEAT; EXTRA LARGE 13.10X13.6 DINING ROOM W/ BUILT-IN & CHANDALIER PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING; MAGNIFICENT 13.2X12 EAT-IN KITCHEN (GAS STOVE W/ VENT/FRIG/MICRO) WITH LOTS OF CABINETS AND COUNTER SPACE, 2 WINDOWS ABOVE NEWER SINK/FAUCET W/ BOTH A NEW 5.1X4.9 FULL BATH AND 5.5X5 BACK PORCH (COFFEE IN THE A.M. & RELAX @ NIGHT !) OFF OF IT. SIDE STAIRCASE (FOR PRIVACY) LEADS YOU TO THE 2ND FLOOR: 14.4X105. BED #1 WITH 7.1X3.8 WALK-IN-CLOSET & 2 WINDOWS; 13.7X12.5 BED #2 W/ 6.8X2.7 WIC & 2 WINDOWS; 13.11X104 BED #3 HAS GREAT VIEWS OF THE BACKYARD & INC A 3.1X3 CLOSET; GOOD-SIZED 12.5X7.7 FULL BATH AND ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 28.11X17.10 BED #4 ON 3RD FLOOR HAS A CEILING HEIGHT OF 7'1" & INCLUDES 4 WINDOWS: 2 FACING FRONT & 2 FACING BACK. LOWER LEVEL HAS A HALF BATH WHICH COULD EASILY BE TURNED INTO A 3RD FULL BATH. 9' CEILINGS ON FIRST FLOOR. TONS OF NATURAL WOODWORK. HUGE ROOMS. HUGE BEDROOMS. APPROX $35K+ IN RECENT INPROVEMENTS. BRAND-NEW CARPET THROUGHOUT. UPDATED FURNACE, HWT & ELECTRIC BOX. GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS IN LOWER LEVEL. 1-2 MINUTES TO HIGHLAND SQUARE. 4 MINUTES TO KING COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL). 5 MINUTES TO TOWPATH TRAIL. 5-7 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN AKRON, CLEVELAND CLINIC & SUMMA HOSPITALS. 5-7 MINUTES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON. GREAT HOME TO CALL YOUR OWN & OR TO HAVE AS AN INVESTMENT. THIS HOME HAS IT ALL. LITERALLY. MAKE IT YOURS TODAY !
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Price cut: $19.9K (9/18)
$180,000
247 Rhodes Ave, Akron, OH 44302
3beds
2,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
8,001 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$88/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge bedroomsHuge roomsTons of natural woodworkFront patioBrand-new carpet throughout
- 80 days
- 290
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brett T Reid 330-571-8244 brettreid@kw.com,
Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5228891
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: 2 WINDOWS(1 HAS AWNING); 1 IS NEW & THE OTHER 3 YRS OLD & 7.1X3.8 WIC.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 10.5
Bedroom
- Description: 2 WINDOWS(1 HAS AWNING); 1 IS NEW & THE OTHER 3 YRS OLD 7 6.8X2.7 WIC.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 12.5
Bedroom
- Description: 4 WIDOWS: 2 FACING FRONT & 2 FACING BACK WITH 7' 1" CEILING,Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 28.11 x 17.1
Bedroom
- Description: OVERLOOKS BEAUTIFUL BACKYD, 2 WINDOWS APPROX 3 YRS OLD & 3.1X3 CLOSET.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.11 x 10.4
Bathroom
- Description: NEW TILED FULL BATH OFF KITCHEN W/ TUB/SHOWER COMBO.,Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Tile
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5.1 x 4.9
Bathroom
- Description: FULL BA W/ NEW FLR/VANITY/LIGHT, TUB/SHOW COMBO & SEP LINEN/STORE RM INSIDE.,Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 7.7
Bathroom
- Description: HALF BA IN LL WITH SHOWER & TOILET (LEAVING SINK-MAKE IT A 3RD FULL BA!),Flooring: Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 5.1 x 4.9
Dining room
- Description: NEW CHANDELIER, BUILT-IN AND 3 WINDOWS APPROX 3 YRS OLD.,Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Features: Built-in Features, Chandelier, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 13.6
Eat in kitchen
- Description: INCLUDES NEW FULL BA & 2ND STORY PORCH IDEAL FOR A.M. COFFEE EVE COCKTAIL.,Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 12
Entry foyer
- Description: PILLARED, WINDOW IS APPROX. 2 YEARS OLD.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 6
Living room
- Description: 2 LG WINDOWS APPROX 2 YRS OLD; NEW LIGHT/FAN.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 13.1
Office
- Description: BAYED OFFICE W/ LONG BENCH SEAT PERFECT FOR OFFICE/PLAYROOM/BED/READING !,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 6.9
Other
- Description: VESTIBULE W/ NEW LEAD GLASS DR, BENCH SEAT W/ STORAGE & COAT HOOKS.,Flooring: Carpet
- Features: High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5.1 x ND
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,056
- Total interior livable area: 2,056 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,056
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,001 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 160
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 6736025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $88/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $101,410
- Annual tax amount: $2,335
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $180,000-10%$88/sqft |
Source:  MLS Now #5228891 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+505.8%$97/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #5228891 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/1998 | Sold | $33,000$16/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,335 +0.2% | $35,500 |
| 2024 | $2,331 +19.9% | $35,500 |
| 2023 | $1,943 +29.6% | $35,500 +67.9% |
| 2022 | $1,499 -0.1% | $21,147 |
| 2021 | $1,501 | $21,147 |
| 2020 | -- | $21,147 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $1,591 +1.3% | $20,797 0% |
| 2018 | $1,571 -1.5% | $20,800 |
| 2017 | $1,595 | $20,800 |
| 2016 | $1,595 | $20,800 |
| 2015 | $1,595 +0.8% | $20,800 |
| 2014 | $1,582 -3.1% | $20,800 -5.3% |
| 2013 | $1,633 +1% | $21,970 |
| 2012 | $1,617 +18.4% | $21,970 +0% |
| 2011 | $1,365 +1.2% | $21,966 -3.6% |
| 2010 | $1,350 | $22,785 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,785 |
| 2008 | $1,417 -2.8% | $22,785 -7.9% |
| 2007 | $1,459 +0.9% | $24,738 |
| 2006 | $1,447 +18.7% | $24,738 |
| 2005 | $1,219 | $24,738 +17.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $21,063 |
| 2003 | $1,052 -0.7% | $21,063 |
| 2002 | $1,059 +11.4% | $21,063 +24.1% |
| 2001 | $951 +16.3% | $16,972 |
| 2000 | $817 | $16,972 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Square
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Akron CSD - 7701
Source: MLS Now. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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