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$45,000

979 Mercer Ave, Akron, OH 44320

4beds

1,491sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1928

4,617 Square Feet Lot

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$30/sqft

$1,196 Estimated rent

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What's special

Four bedroomsGreat layoutOriginal woodwork

Your next renovation is waiting for you! This solid spacious Akron colonial, has been well loved as a family home for generations, but is now ready for a new lease on life. Original woodwork, a great layout, including four bedrooms, and a bonus room off the primary bedroom will make this a wonderful home or buy and hold with some elbow grease! Furnace was replaced in December 2025 and is under warranty!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,491
Total interior livable area: 1,491 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,491

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Exterior features: Other

Lot

Size: 4,617 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 115

Details

Parcel number: 6745103
Lease amount: $0

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass

Condition

Year built: 1928

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Perk Park

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Akron

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $30/sqft
Tax assessed value: $65,570
Annual tax amount: $1,559
Date on market: 6/4/2026
Cumulative days on market: 44 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/4/2026	Sold	$45,000-24.9%$30/sqft
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7/17/2026	Pending sale	$59,900$40/sqft
Source: MLS Now #5216145 Report a problem
7/7/2026	Price change	$59,900-14.3%$40/sqft
Source: MLS Now #5216145 Report a problem
6/29/2026	Price change	$69,900-12.5%$47/sqft
Source: MLS Now #5216145 Report a problem
6/16/2026	Price change	$79,900-20%$54/sqft
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6/4/2026	Listed for sale	$99,900$67/sqft
Source: MLS Now #5216145 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,559 +0.1%	$22,950
2024	$1,557 +19.2%	$22,950
2023	$1,306 +25.9%	$22,950 +65%
2022	$1,037 -0.1%	$13,910
2021	$1,038	$13,910
2020	--	$13,910 +4.9%
2019	$1,571 +57.2%	$13,265 0%
2018	$999 -2.8%	$13,270
2017	$1,028	$13,270 -1.4%
2016	$1,028	$13,460
2015	$1,028 +0.8%	$13,460
2014	$1,020 -14.8%	$13,460 -14.5%
2013	$1,198 +0.9%	$15,750
2012	$1,186 +22.5%	$15,750
2011	$969 -5.2%	$15,750 -9.7%
2010	$1,022	$17,438
2009	--	$17,438
2008	$2,399 +28.5%	$17,438 -10%
2007	$1,867 -23.5%	$19,370
2006	$2,440 +20.9%	$19,370
2005	$2,018	$19,370 +7.8%
2004	--	$17,970
2003	$1,356 +2.8%	$17,970
2002	$1,318 -22.1%	$17,970 +19.1%
2001	$1,692 +132.5%	$15,085
2000	$728	$15,085