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    $45,000

    838 Fess Ave, Akron, OH 44307

    3beds
    --sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1919
    4,948 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Low-maintenance yardCentral heating systemsCentral air conditioning
    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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    Listed by:

    Jeffrey Schultheis 800-259-7670 cstevens@iheartreal.estate,

    I Heart Real Estate, LLC.

    Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5248197MLS LogoOriginating 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

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/8/2026Price change$45,000-10%
        Source: MLS Now #5248197 Report a problem
        9/25/2026Listed for sale$49,999
        Source: MLS Now #5248197 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Lane-Wooster

        Getting around

        52 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        34 / 100
        Some Transit

        Nearby schools

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        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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