1029 Karen Dr Akron, OH 44313
Merriman Valley NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,630/month
Total Views
3,469
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,528
Sq Ft
$164
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
- Views of Trees
- Spring on Lot
- 2-minute walk to Karona Park
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully updated home in the heart of Akron’s desirable Merriman Valley, just minutes from Sand Run Park, scenic trails, coffee shops, restaurants, and plenty of local activity. Tucked away in a serene setting, this property offers the perfect blend of convenience and privacy with its wooded backyard that slopes down to a picturesque creek. Inside, you’ll find a bright and welcoming living room featuring a completely redone fireplace, updated flooring, and fresh finishes. The kitchen, fully renovated in 2021, includes a new backsplash, modern cabinetry, stylish counters, and updated appliances—perfect for everyday living and entertaining alike. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath with a brand-new tub provide restful spaces for family or guests. All new closet doors add a polished touch throughout. The lower level expands your living options with a spacious rec room or second living area, a half bath, storage space, a laundry room, and a utility area. Walkout access makes it easy to step right outside and enjoy the natural setting. This home has been thoughtfully redone from top to bottom with major updates already complete: brand-new roof (2025), new drywall/ ceilings in both living areas and kitchen, new closet doors and bedroom doors. hot water tank (2019), furnace (2016), along with all new flooring, paint, drywall, lighting, and more. Enjoy evenings on the patio, tend to your raised garden beds, or make use of the shed—complete with electric—for storage or hobbies. Fresh landscaping in both the front and rear adds to the home’s curb appeal and outdoor enjoyment. Truly move-in ready, this home combines modern updates with a stunning natural backdrop—ready for you to make it your own.
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Elevate Brokerage Email: heatherdimitrov@kw.com, 330-687-2144 License #2007004838 Listed on: 08/31/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,350
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 10,080 Sq Ft Lot
- Wooded Lot
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Fiberglass Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,528 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Views of Trees
- Laundry Room
- Partially Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Parking
- No Garage
- Paved Parking
Outdoor Features
- Spring on Lot
- Stream or River on Lot
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Parkway Estate #2 Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 6735063
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,039 | $52,816 | $11,939 | $40,877 |
| 2024 | $3,039 | $52,816 | $11,939 | $40,877 |
| 2023 | $3,039 | $52,816 | $11,939 | $40,877 |
| 2022 | $2,660 | $37,024 | $8,348 | $28,676 |
| 2021 | $2,578 | $37,269 | $8,348 | $28,921 |
| 2020 | $2,540 | $37,270 | $8,350 | $28,920 |
| 2019 | $2,394 | $31,850 | $8,350 | $23,500 |
| 2018 | $2,363 | $31,850 | $8,350 | $23,500 |
| 2017 | $2,381 | $31,850 | $8,350 | $23,500 |
| 2016 | $2,383 | $31,580 | $8,350 | $23,230 |
| 2015 | $2,381 | $31,580 | $8,350 | $23,230 |
| 2014 | $2,362 | $31,580 | $8,350 | $23,230 |
| 2013 | $2,320 | $31,670 | $8,350 | $23,320 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 08/31/25 | For Sale | $249,900 | +110.2% | $164 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2021 06/07/21 | Sold | $118,900 | -6.7% | $78 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2021 05/02/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2021 04/21/21 | Price Changed | $127,500 | -5.6% | $83 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2021 04/17/21 | For Sale | $135,000 | +170.0% | $88 / Sq Ft |
| 12/19/2016 12/19/16 | Sold | $50,000 | 0.0% | $34 / Sq Ft |
| 11/25/2016 11/25/16 | Off Market | $50,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/24/2016 05/24/16 | For Sale | $79,900 | -- | $54 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Now
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $118,900 | American Kingdom | |
| Warranty Deed | $50,000 | None Available | |
| Limited Warranty Deed | $41,581 | Sovereign Title Agency Llc | |
| Limited Warranty Deed | $22,840 | Accommodation | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $58,000 | None Available | |
| Land Contract | $120,000 | Chicago Title Ins Co | |
| Land Contract | $122,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Falls Title Agency Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Affiliated Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Affiliated Title | |
| Land Contract | $105,000 | Affiliated Title | |
| Deed | $82,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $118,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $37,500 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $66,750 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $120,000 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $109,594 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $122,000 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $103,530 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $98,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $17,076 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $104,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $104,200 | Seller Take Back | |
| Closed | -- | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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Source: MLS Now
MLS Number: 5152867
APN: 67-35063
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