Adorable and move-in ready! This well maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow has been nicely updated with fresh interior and exterior paint, new laminate flooring, and newer appliances. A Kinetico water system ($7k) and a brand-new furnace (installed just before listing) offer comfort and efficiency. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the cozy front porch, and take advantage of the detached one-car garage for parking or storage. Perfectly blending character with modern updates, this home is ready for its new owners to fall in love.
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$140,000
496 James Ave, Akron, OH 44312
2beds
1,070sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$144,000 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$1,162 Estimated rent
Home value
$144,000
$131,000 - $158,000
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Cozy front porchNewer appliancesNew laminate flooring
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Listed by:
Shonda C Davis 330-204-4131 shondadavis@kw.com,
Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
Bought with:
Roxanne R Simon, 2018005366
Jack Kohl Realty
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5154127
Originating MLS: Stark Trumbull Area REALTORS
Originating MLS: Stark Trumbull Area REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6 x 9
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,070
- Total interior livable area: 1,070 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,070
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 8,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: 5104193
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Springfield Mogadore
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,120
- Annual tax amount: $2,366
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Pending sale | $139,000-0.7%$130/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $140,000+0.7%$131/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Contingent | $139,000$130/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,000+46.3%$130/sqft |
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| 4/2/2021 | Sold | $95,000+192.3%$89/sqft |
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| 5/31/2018 | Sold | $32,500$30/sqft |
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| 11/28/2017 | Pending sale | $32,500$30/sqft |
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| 11/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $32,500-51.5%$30/sqft |
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| 1/29/2003 | Sold | $67,000-25.6%$63/sqft |
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| 9/5/2002 | Sold | $90,000$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,419 +0.8% | $37,490 |
| 2024 | $2,401 +5.5% | $37,490 |
| 2023 | $2,276 +18% | $37,490 +38% |
| 2022 | $1,930 +17.1% | $27,160 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $1,647 | $24,889 |
| 2020 | -- | $24,889 +54.8% |
| 2019 | $1,152 +6.6% | $16,083 0% |
| 2018 | $1,080 -3.7% | $16,090 |
| 2017 | $1,122 | $16,090 |
| 2016 | $1,122 | $16,090 |
| 2015 | $1,122 +1.2% | $16,090 |
| 2014 | $1,109 +4.2% | $16,090 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $1,065 +0.1% | $15,340 |
| 2012 | $1,064 +8.5% | $15,340 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $981 -2% | $15,331 -8.7% |
| 2010 | $1,001 | $16,783 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,783 |
| 2008 | $956 -2.5% | $16,783 -7.6% |
| 2007 | $980 +2.3% | $18,169 |
| 2006 | $958 -31.2% | $18,169 |
| 2005 | $1,392 | $18,169 +9.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $16,566 |
| 2003 | $835 +6.1% | $16,566 -18.9% |
| 2002 | $787 +9.9% | $20,426 +13% |
| 2001 | $716 -1.1% | $18,082 |
| 2000 | $724 | $18,082 |
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Neighborhood: 44312
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Schrop Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Springfield LSD Summit- 7713
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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