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$40,000
553 Whitney Ave, Akron, OH 44306
2beds
916sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
6,172 Square Feet Lot
$41,100 Zestimate®
$44/sqft
$1,059 Estimated rent
Home value
$41,100
$37,000 - $45,000
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Functional layoutClassic designSolid curb appealSpacious roomsGenerous lot
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Listed by:
Justin Decker 330-867-4266 crr.realestate@gmail.com,
Century 21 Carolyn Riley RL. Est. Srvcs, Inc.,
Mark E Miller 330-234-2659,
Century 21 Carolyn Riley RL. Est. Srvcs, Inc.
Bought with:
Sean Cemm, 2015001829
EXP Realty, LLC.
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5165395
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Common Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 916
- Total interior livable area: 916 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 916
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,172 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 6825493
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Unknown
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wolcox Short & Wirth Allotme
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $44/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,091
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Sold | $40,000-9.1%$44/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $44,000$48/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Contingent | $44,000$48/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $44,000-12%$48/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $50,000$55/sqft |
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| 8/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $50,000$55/sqft |
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| 7/21/2024 | Pending sale | $50,000$55/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $50,000$55/sqft |
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| 7/17/2024 | Contingent | $50,000$55/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $50,000$55/sqft |
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| 2/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/12/2022 | Price change | $800-5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 12/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,155 +5.9% | $15,930 |
| 2024 | $1,091 -4.8% | $15,930 |
| 2023 | $1,147 +62.2% | $15,930 +70% |
| 2022 | $707 -0.1% | $9,370 |
| 2021 | $708 | $9,370 |
| 2020 | -- | $9,370 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $721 +1.2% | $8,827 0% |
| 2018 | $712 -17.4% | $8,830 |
| 2017 | $863 | $8,830 -17.9% |
| 2016 | $863 | $10,750 |
| 2015 | $863 +0.8% | $10,750 |
| 2014 | $856 -6.6% | $10,750 -9.2% |
| 2013 | $916 +1.3% | $11,840 |
| 2012 | $905 +20.8% | $11,840 +0% |
| 2011 | $749 -12.3% | $11,837 -16.4% |
| 2010 | $854 | $14,165 |
| 2009 | -- | $14,165 |
| 2008 | $905 -8.1% | $14,165 -13.2% |
| 2007 | $984 +0.9% | $16,324 |
| 2006 | $976 +18.6% | $16,324 |
| 2005 | $823 | $16,324 +7.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $15,239 |
| 2003 | $776 -0.7% | $15,239 |
| 2002 | $781 +27.9% | $15,239 +43.6% |
| 2001 | $611 +16.1% | $10,609 |
| 2000 | $526 | $10,609 |
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Neighborhood: East Akron
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hill Community Learning CenterGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10East Community Learning CenterGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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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