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Firestone Park

Firestone Park

$145,279 Average Value
$111 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

Historic neighborhood developed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Developed by rubber pioneer Harvey Firestone in 1915 to house factory workers, Firestone Park is a historic landmark community that’s now home to more than 14,000 residents. At the center of Akron’s southernmost neighborhood is its namesake park in the shape of Firestone’s original logo, with many homes surrounding it. Firestone Park United Methodist Church and Firestone Park Presbyterian Church sit in two corners of the park’s Firestone logo shape. They’re just two of the dozens of houses of worship in the community. “It’s definitely one of the city’s more suburban neighborhoods,” says Carly Sablotny, Realtor with Keller Williams Living, who sells in Firestone Park. “So, if you want a home in the city but with a more suburban feel, Firestone Park is a good option.”

The Harvey Firestone Statue in Firestone Park represents vision and innovation in Akron, OH
The Harvey Firestone Statue in Firestone Park represents vision and innovation in Akron, OH
Where Firestone Park and the rubber capitol of the world come together, Akron, OH.
Where Firestone Park and the rubber capitol of the world come together, Akron, OH.
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Outdoor fun and art programs at Firestone Park

Firestone Park offers plenty of outdoor activities, where locals can go to play tennis, have fun on the playground, stroll along the tree-lined walkway and cool off by running through sprinklers on the splash pad. It’s also home to a community center, which frequently hosts art programs for kids. Firestone Stadium is just down the road. Once home to the Akron Racers professional softball team, the stadium now serves as the host for high school softball tournaments. Nature enthusiasts can head to Firestone Metro Park to walk through wooded trails with scenic bridges over lakes where residents can fish. During winter, the park is a popular destination for cross-country skiing and sledding.

Get wet and keep cool at Akron's Firestone Park splash zone for children.
Get wet and keep cool at Akron's Firestone Park splash zone for children.
Enjoy some quiet time and each other's company at Firestone Park in Akron, OH.
Enjoy some quiet time and each other's company at Firestone Park in Akron, OH.
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Annual dance celebrations

The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival has been an annual tradition in Akron since 1974. The festival honors the founding artistic director of Ohio Ballet by hosting dance performances in parks all over Akron, including Firestone Park. A summer concert series is held at the park, drawing large crowds to enjoy live music from June through August. The first Sunday of August at Firestone Park is designated for a performance by the Akron Symphony. Come December, locals gather for a holiday tree lighting. Throughout the month, Firestone Park Presbyterian Church puts a “Blessings Box” in the park’s community center where people can donate gloves and other essentials for children during Akron’s annual Hugs and Gloves event.

Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival is a popular event for the Firestone Park neighborhood.
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival is a popular event for the Firestone Park neighborhood.
Spectacle and sound at the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
Spectacle and sound at the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
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Big box stores and local eats

Residents do much of their shopping and dining on Waterloo Road on the south side of Firestone Park. Shopping centers feature big box retailers and grocery stores like Giant Eagle Supermarket, Big Lots and several more. It’s also full of popular restaurants and late-night hangout spots. Mi Casa is the go-to restaurant for margaritas and Mexican Food, while House of Hunan serves up a variety of Asian-style dishes. Hyde Out serves Japanese food until 2:30 a.m. daily, making it a popular spot for post-midnight sushi runs. And Basement Sports Bar & Grill stays up just as late, where locals can grab some wings, drinks and cheer on Cleveland sports teams. Aster Avenue runs through the less bustling and more residential area of Firestone Park, where a few local businesses are set up. They include A Walk In The Park Café - a quirky spot for coffee and local art, and Boardwalk Sales – a thrift store full of treasures.

Fresh savings without sacrificing quality, Marc's in Firestone Park has everything you need.
Fresh savings without sacrificing quality, Marc's in Firestone Park has everything you need.
A Walk in the Park Cafe is just a quick stroll through Firestone Park and  easily accessible.
A Walk in the Park Cafe is just a quick stroll through Firestone Park and easily accessible.
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Diverse homes from the '20s to '40s

Firestone Park features primarily single-family homes built between the 1920s and 1940s on lots of about a tenth of an acre. Houses are relatively close, spaced apart by the width of each home’s driveway. They come in various shapes and sizes, including smaller Cape Cods and Bungalows, along with larger Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares and charming English Tudors. Prices for all of these homes generally range from $80,000 to $220,000. “It really depends on the condition of the home and how recently it’s been renovated,” Sablotny says about home pricing.

This lovely Queen Anne type home is one of many styles Firestone Park has to offer.
This lovely Queen Anne type home is one of many styles Firestone Park has to offer.
Wave to all your neighbors driving by. Big city feels, country vibes in Firestone Park.
Wave to all your neighbors driving by. Big city feels, country vibes in Firestone Park.
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State-of-the-art Garfield Community Learning Center

Students are served by Akron Public Schools, starting at Firestone Park Elementary, graded a C-minus by Niche. Middle schoolers go to C-minus-graded Innes Community Learning Center before finishing their degrees at C-graded Garfield Community Learning Center, also referred to as Kenmore-Garfield High School, a state-of-the-art high school built in 2022 to merge students from Kenmore and Garfield High Schools.

Developing young minds at Firestone Elementary School
Developing young minds at Firestone Elementary School
Students are challenged to excel at Innes Community Learning Center.
Students are challenged to excel at Innes Community Learning Center.
Welcome to Garfield CLC.
Welcome to Garfield CLC.
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Access to I-77 and Akron Metro buses

Interstate 77 runs directly through Firestone Park, which residents can take to get to Downtown Akron about 3 miles north, Cleveland 40 miles north or Canton 20 miles south. There are several ways to drive downtown without taking the interstate. Commuters also have access to public transportation with Akron Metro bus stops all over the neighborhood.

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Akron-Canton Regional

16 min drive

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697 E. Waterloo Rd

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Virginia Ave & Ellet Ave

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S. Main St & W. Firestone Blvd

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S. Arlington St & Emmitt Rd

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S. Main St & E. Rosewood Ave

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S. Arlington St & Ericsson Ave

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E. Waterloo Rd & Donzell Garden Ctr

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Firestone Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,532
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1944
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,227
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,766
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,367
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
992
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

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  • Sunday, Mar 22
    12 - 3pm

    367 Wayne Ave, Akron, OH 44301

    $119,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 2 Baths
    • 367 Wayne Ave
    • New 27 days ago

    Welcome to this spacious ranch on a double lot with plenty storage space. This home has good bones and has been well maintained throughout the years. Livingroom is nice size with two closets, that opens to dining room. Bedroom nice size as well. Also one full bath in basement. Home has newer roof, A/C, furnace glass block windows and Hot Water heater. This double Lot, partially fenced in, has one

    Sabrina Moore Key Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
13,977
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$56,439
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$66,323

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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