Welcome to 3194 S Bender Ave, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom ranch nestled in the heart of Portage Lakes! Offering a great combination of modern updates, comfortable living spaces, and outdoor amenities, this home is one you won't want to miss! Step inside to a spacious living room filled with natural light, featuring recessed lighting and a stunning stone wood-burning fireplace with recently updated hearth tile. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and updated kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and plenty of cabinetry for storage. Down the hall, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including one with brand-new carpeting, along with an updated full bathroom. The lower level offers plenty of additional space and endless possibilities for a future recreation room, home office, or additional living area. Outside, enjoy a covered front porch perfect for relaxing, along with a covered rear patio ideal for entertaining, grilling, or enjoying evenings around a bonfire. The spacious backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, a storage shed, and the added privacy of having no neighbors directly behind the property! A rear gate provides convenient access from a private alley, offering additional flexibility for parking or storing a trailer. The detached one-car garage also provides extra storage and workshop space. Additional improvements completed over the years include updated flooring, windows, siding, fixtures, electrical receptacles, furnace, central air conditioning, well, and more! Conveniently located in the desirable Portage Lakes area, this move-in-ready ranch has so much to offer. Schedule your private showing today!
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$184,900
3194 S Bender Ave, Akron, OH 44319
3beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage shedRecessed lightingThree generously sized bedroomsStainless steel appliancesCentral air conditioningUpdated flooringAmple counter space
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cody Rankin 330-696-8452 codyrankin@kw.com,
Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5252218
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1902548
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sawyer & Haynes Cottage Grove Al
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $109,390
- Annual tax amount: $2,412
- Date on market: 10/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $184,900-3.2%$178/sqft |
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| 7/29/2022 | Sold | $191,000+12.4%$184/sqft |
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| 6/21/2022 | Pending sale | $169,900$163/sqft |
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| 6/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $169,900$163/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,412 +4.9% | $38,290 |
| 2024 | $2,301 +4.2% | $38,290 |
| 2023 | $2,207 +30.2% | $38,290 +61% |
| 2022 | $1,696 +71.1% | $23,776 |
| 2021 | $991 | $23,776 |
| 2020 | -- | $23,776 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $1,451 +56.9% | $22,141 +0% |
| 2018 | $925 -40.3% | $22,140 |
| 2017 | $1,549 | $22,140 |
| 2016 | $1,549 | $22,140 |
| 2015 | $1,549 +2.9% | $22,140 |
| 2014 | $1,506 +1.6% | $22,140 |
| 2013 | $1,482 +8.2% | $22,140 |
| 2012 | $1,369 +0.2% | $22,140 0% |
| 2011 | $1,367 -1.9% | $22,141 -6.7% |
| 2010 | $1,393 | $23,727 |
| 2009 | -- | $23,727 -6.6% |
| 2008 | $1,353 -9.1% | $25,407 -10.4% |
| 2007 | $1,489 +2.5% | $28,354 |
| 2006 | $1,452 +5.4% | $28,354 |
| 2005 | $1,377 | $28,354 +5.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $26,916 |
| 2003 | $1,371 +20.3% | $26,916 |
| 2002 | $1,140 +17.6% | $26,916 +30.7% |
| 2001 | $969 -0.2% | $20,591 |
| 2000 | $971 | $20,591 |
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Neighborhood: Portage Lakes
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Coventry LSD - 7704
Source: MLS Now. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





