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Colonial

505 Brown Street

Akron, OH 44311

MLS#: 5191442

$118,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 5191442
Listing provided by: Keller Williams Living
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 9 days ago
On site: 26 days ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1894

Sq.Footage

1,240

This single-family home at 505 Brown St, Akron presents a fantastic opportunity for both homeowners and investors, featuring an impressive list of recent capital improvements and mechanical upgrades. The property boasts a brand-new roof (2025), a new furnace installed in 2024, and a 2023 water heater, ensuring efficiency and peace of mind for years to come. Significant infrastructure work has also been completed, including a new main sewer line to the street in 2024 and professional tree removal in 2025. The interior has been well-maintained with flooring and cabinets updated around 2020, a bathroom renovation in 2017, and a suite of newer appliances, including a 2026 range, 2025 washer, and 2022 dryer. The property includes a clear value-add improvement plan, offering the chance to build immediate equity through interior paint touch-ups, new LVP flooring, and refreshed exterior decking. This home is currently part of a strategic real estate portfolio on Brown Street and can be purchased individually or as a package deal. Combining this property with neighboring listings at 499, 511, and 517 Brown St allows an investor to instantly scale their presence in the Akron market with a concentrated group of high-potential assets. Whether you are looking for a move-in-ready residence with solid mechanicals or a high-yield addition to your rental portfolio, this property is a standout choice.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1240.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Aluminum Siding

  • Parking

    Driveway

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.241

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $118,000

  • Tax Amount

    $2,232.85

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 240

  • Price/SqFt

    $95

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Akron CSD - 7701

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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This single-family home at 505 Brown St, Akron presents a fantastic opportunity for both homeowners and investors, featuring an impressive list of recent capital improvements and mechanical upgrades. The property boasts a brand-new roof (2025), a new furnace installed in 2024, and a 2023 water heater, ensuring efficiency and peace of mind for years to come. Significant infrastructure work has also been completed, including a new main sewer line to the street in 2024 and professional tree removal in 2025. The interior has been well-maintained with flooring and cabinets updated around 2020, a bathroom renovation in 2017, and a suite of newer appliances, including a 2026 range, 2025 washer, and 2022 dryer. The property includes a clear value-add improvement plan, offering the chance to build immediate equity through interior paint touch-ups, new LVP flooring, and refreshed exterior decking. This home is currently part of a strategic real estate portfolio on Brown Street and can be purchased individually or as a package deal. Combining this property with neighboring listings at 499, 511, and 517 Brown St allows an investor to instantly scale their presence in the Akron market with a concentrated group of high-potential assets. Whether you are looking for a move-in-ready residence with solid mechanicals or a high-yield addition to your rental portfolio, this property is a standout choice.

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