Investment Opportunity or Value-Add Project in Akron!Bring your vision, toolbelt, and contractor! 838 Fess Ave is a classic 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom two-story colonial offering 1,393 sq. ft. of blank-canvas living space in Akron, OH. Built in 1919, this property boasts strong architectural bones, a spacious 7-room interior layout, and great potential for a full renovation or custom overhaul. Whether you're an investor looking to add a high-return rental to your portfolio, a flipper seeking your next profitable project, or a handy buyer wanting to build sweat equity, this property is full of possibilities.Key Property Features & Investment PotentialSpacious Layout: Offers a generous 1,393 sq. ft. floor plan with traditional formal living and dining spaces, plus 3 upper-level bedrooms and a full bath. Sweat Equity Built In: Needs cosmetic and functional updates, allowing you to choose your own finishes, update the kitchen/bath, and maximize ROI.Low-Maintenance Yard: Sits on a 4,950 sq. ft. lot (0.11 acres)—easy to manage while offering space for landscaping upgrades. Existing Infrastructure: Benefits from central air conditioning and central heating systems already in place.
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Price cut: $5K (10/8)
$45,000
838 Fess Ave, Akron, OH 44307
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
4,948 Square Feet Lot
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What's special
Low-maintenance yardCentral heating systemsCentral air conditioning
- 28 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey Schultheis 800-259-7670 cstevens@iheartreal.estate,
I Heart Real Estate, LLC.
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5248197
Originating MLS: Guernsey-Muskingum Valley Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,948 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 6744150
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lookout Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $40,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,200
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Price change | $45,000-10% |
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| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,999 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $958 +0.1% | $14,040 |
| 2024 | $957 +19.1% | $14,040 |
| 2023 | $803 +29% | $14,040 +70.1% |
| 2022 | $623 -36.2% | $8,254 |
| 2021 | $977 | $8,254 |
| 2020 | -- | $8,254 -17% |
| 2019 | $3,444 +343.4% | $9,941 -0.1% |
| 2018 | $777 -7.2% | $9,950 |
| 2017 | $837 | $9,950 -6.5% |
| 2016 | $837 | $10,640 |
| 2015 | $837 +0.8% | $10,640 |
| 2014 | $831 -3.2% | $10,640 -5.6% |
| 2013 | $858 +1.4% | $11,270 |
| 2012 | $846 +22.2% | $11,270 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $693 -12.5% | $11,260 -16.7% |
| 2010 | $792 | $13,511 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,511 |
| 2008 | $846 -5.5% | $13,511 -10.7% |
| 2007 | $895 +0.9% | $15,138 |
| 2006 | $887 -23% | $15,138 |
| 2005 | $1,152 +124.9% | $15,138 +7.5% |
| 2004 | $512 -51.1% | $14,078 |
| 2003 | $1,046 +6.9% | $14,078 |
| 2002 | $979 -55.3% | $14,078 +37.8% |
| 2001 | $2,191 +39.9% | $10,214 |
| 2000 | $1,566 | $10,214 |
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