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Wallhaven
Suburban Neighborhood in Akron, Ohio
Summit County 44313, 44320
Homes
Wallhaven's housing market is full of architectural styles, including Tudor Revivals, Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, Overhangs, Ranch-Style houses and Dutch Colonial Revivals. Many of these homes sit under tree shade with front-facing gardens and the occasional front or side porch. House hunters driving along Castle Boulevard and Kenilworth Drive will find house after house selling for up to $375,000, while homes surrounding Hardesty Park and east of South Hawkins Avenue sell for as low as $140,000.
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Parks
North of West Market Street, Hardesty Park is the local place for outdoor recreation and events. Locals around the north side of the neighborhood's center intersection live only a few minutes from the park's 18 acres of green grassy fields shaded by thick trees planted before the 1920s. A woodchip surface playground with swings and bars resembles a fortress of fun sitting in the park's center, overlooking a football field/event space in the south and a sandy baseball diamond in the north. Parents watch over all these areas from a shaded picnic place next to the parking lot. South of West Market Street, along South Hawkins Avenue, Elms Hill Park is a similar size to Hardesty, with similar amenities. With almost twice as much tree coverage, Families in and around the area spend hot days playing.
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Schools
For public education, families walk their young students to Case Community Learning Center for elementary school, which earns a C from Niche. A short walk north, Litchfield Community Learning Center provides middle school classes, which Niche gives a C-minus. Lastly, just a hallway away, Firestone Community Learning Center is the local high school with a B-minus rating. The high school is famed across the city for its extensive arts programs, including theatre, visual arts and dance.
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Events
As mentioned, Hardesty Park is Wallhaven's central spot for local events. Throughout the years, the park hosted such gatherings as Akron's Justice for George Floyd March, the Akron Symphony Orchestra performances, and countless annual events. One yearly event worth mentioning is the Akron Art Expo. Held over a late July weekend, Local artists and artisans set up shop to display and sell their work to locals from all over the city. Everything from furniture to jewelry, custom pens, paintings and sculptures made of yarn have shared the spotlight in one of the expo's tents.Transportation
One of Wallhaven's defining features is the intersection between West Market Street, Hawkins Avenue and West Exchange Street. While the three-road intersection can be tricky to drive through due to its complicated design, it provides almost unparalleled access to most of Akron. On top of that, all the roads comprising the intersection have bus routes running through them. West Market Street provides a straight shot to Highland Square's nightlife, downtown, Summit Mall and I-77 four miles northwest. Hawkins Avenue, which splits into North and South Hawkins Avenue at the intersection, leads to North, West and South Akron. Finally, west Exchange leads to Akron's hospital district and the University of Akron.
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Shopping and Dining
Locals enjoy a long list of shops and dining options in Wallhaven, on the intersection between West Market Street, Hawkins Avenue and West Exchange Street. Hungry patrons can visit the Eye Opener breakfast diner, Barrelhouse bar and restaurant, Floods Urban Seafood, Einstein Brothers Bagel Shop, and Papa Gyro's Mediterranean Restaurant. People can drive past Frank Boulevard to get to Ken Stewart's Grille, a fine dining establishment with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Wallhaven's star restaurant is the local Swenson's Drive-in, a northeast Ohio staple famed for its iconic Galley Boy burgers and milkshakes. Whole Foods Market is a recent addition to grocery shopping, but the neighboring Acme Fresh Market is a community mainstay. Founded in 1891 by Fred Albrecht, this store is the first property in a multistore grocery chain. Outside of groceries, shoppers often visit the Gabe's and Big Lots discount stores across the street from Acme. Graf's Garden Shop and Farm Market is the nearest option for locally sourced produce and garden plants. "We work to foster a community where everyone feels welcome," says co-owner Lisa Graf about her store's culture. Locals drive three miles west along West Market Street for mall shopping to visit Fairlawn's Summit Mall.
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Crime
It bears mentioning that, along with Wallhaven's beauty and friendliness, the area does have some environmental inconveniences and even hazards. One inconvenience is the local train track, which runs along the community's north border and can be a source of unwelcome noise. As for hazards, parts of the neighborhood, such as the south and east sides, are prone to flooding during storms, with some streets submerged in up to three feet of water.
Written By
Samuel Grom
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Aaron Dolata
Aaron Dolata
Responds QuicklyRussell Real Estate Services
(440) 664-2303
203 Total Sales
2 in Wallhaven
$170K - $200K Price Range
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Barbara Snyder
Barbara Snyder
Snyder & Snyder Real Estate
(234) 271-4230
196 Total Sales
2 in Wallhaven
$140K - $215K Price Range
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Mark Vittardi
Mark Vittardi
CENTURY 21 DePiero & Associates, Inc.
(216) 284-4558
588 Total Sales
1 in Wallhaven
$240,000 Price
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Briana Yost
Briana Yost
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
(234) 231-6459
68 Total Sales
2 in Wallhaven
$290K - $355K Price Range
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Karen Bollins- Weisner
Karen Bollins- Weisner
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty
(234) 231-8676
44 Total Sales
1 in Wallhaven
$169,900 Price
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N Brooke Myers
N Brooke Myers
Keller Williams Consultants
(866) 331-2885
17 Total Sales
1 in Wallhaven
$114,000 Price
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Botzum Train Station
Erie Island Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Elm Hill Park
- Playground
Cascade Valley Park
Sand Run Metro Park
Sand Run Metro Park - N Hawkins Area
Hardesty Park
Will Christy Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Judith Bear Isroff Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wallhaven | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wallhaven Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wallhaven, Akron sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wallhaven, Akron over the last 12 months is $227,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$227,450
Median Sale Price
$227,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$235,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$136,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$137,810
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,352
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,576
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,912
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,184
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$955 - $1,345 per month
- The Heritage at White Pond
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 359+ Sq Ft
- 915-975 Mull Ave
- Akron, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,120
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,840
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,049
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
47.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fairlawn Heights
Classically designed, spaced-out homes near well-rated schools, retailers and I-77
Highland Square
Urban village boasting charming homes, shopping, dining and a historic theater
Northwest Akron
Historic houses that have ties to a large Akron employer
West Akron
Community and history is everything in West Akron
Merriman Valley
Rural charm at the foot of a national park in northern Akron
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