$125,000
SOLD OCT 14, 2025

232 Olden Ave Akron, OH 44319

1 Bed
1 Bath
612 Sq Ft
2,801 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Cottage
  • Built-In Features
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Front Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 232 Olden Avenue! This charming one-bedroom, one-bath lake community cottage offers 612 square feet of easy living—ideal for downsizing, investing, or creating your own weekend getaway retreat. Inside, you’ll find a functional layout with updates including light fixtures, shower/tub, refreshed paint and kitchen flooring. Step outside to an inviting yard with space for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining, plus parking for up to four vehicles. Major updates include a new roof (2023), furnace (2022) and water and Sewer lines (2025).
As a bonus, the property includes a 1997 Regal Mercruiser speedboat with trailer—both in working order the last time they were used. For just $400/year, enjoy your own private dock on East Reservoir, and for an additional $50/year, access the neighborhood’s private beach for launching kayaks, floating, or lakeside fun. All this in the heart of Portage Lakes, just minutes from shopping, dining, Portage Lakes State Park and highway access—combining comfort, convenience, and lake-life potential.
Property being sold as is condition. No repairs will be made. No FHA or VA. No AirBNB. Water assessment is to be assumed by buyer and is $55/month.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Dye

Real of Ohio Brokerage Email: cindy@thekeygroupohio.com, 330-696-8096 License #2024004476 Listed on: 09/22/2025

Co-Listed By

Nicole Ward

Real of Ohio Brokerage Email: cindy@thekeygroupohio.com, 330-696-8096 License #2024002769

Last Buyer's Agent

Kylie Nelson

McDowell Homes Real Estate Services License #2021006057

McDowell Homes Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,908

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

HOA Fees

  • $38 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 612 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • Parking Pad
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • 2,801 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Shore Acres Association
  • Shore Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1903406

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,908

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$38 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Attribution Contact: cindy@thekeygroupohio.com, 330-696-8096
  • Co List Office Phone: 330-807-1303
  • Subdivision Name: Shore Acres
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 612.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Reso Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Acres: 0.0643
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Pad, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 450.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Shore Acres
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Coventry LSD - 7704

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1903406
  • LandLeaseYN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1907.68

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2025
Closed on
Oct 13, 2025
Sold by
Leaks Michelle D
Bought by
Haynes Karen
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Dye
Real of Ohio
Buyer's Agent
Kylie Nelson
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
4.25%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2023
Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
Reed Malynda M
Bought by
Leaks Michelle D
Seller's Agent
Malynda Reed
EXIT Realty GPS
Buyer's Agent
Jason Melidona
Brokers Realty Group
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$118,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-5.52%
Views
151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$79,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2021
Closed on
Jan 11, 2022
Sold by
Sandell Virginia M
Bought by
Red Malynda M
Seller's Agent
Kyle Oberlin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Buyer's Agent
Malynda Reed
EXIT Realty GPS
List Price
$74,500
Sold Price
$71,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-4.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2017
Sold by
Sandell Virginia M
Bought by
Sandell Vicki and Sandell Valeri
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 First Source Title
Warranty Deed $118,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $71,000 Kingdom Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $79,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Sold $125,000 +4.3% $204 / Sq Ft
10/04/2025 10/04/25 Off Market $119,900 -- --
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 For Sale $119,900 +1.6% $196 / Sq Ft
08/28/2023 08/28/23 Sold $118,000 -5.5% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/02/2023 08/02/23 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2023 07/30/23 Price Changed $124,900 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
07/30/2023 07/30/23 For Sale $124,900 -10.7% $204 / Sq Ft
07/21/2023 07/21/23 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2023 07/15/23 For Sale $139,900 +97.0% $229 / Sq Ft
01/13/2022 01/13/22 Sold $71,000 -4.7% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/21/2021 12/21/21 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2021 12/17/21 For Sale $74,500 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
12/12/2021 12/12/21 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2021 12/02/21 For Sale $74,500 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Now

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,643 $31,164 $7,616 $23,548
2024 $1,858 $31,164 $7,616 $23,548
2023 $2,643 $31,164 $7,616 $23,548
2022 $1,563 $21,060 $5,149 $15,911
2021 $1,479 $21,060 $5,149 $15,911
2020 $1,438 $21,060 $5,150 $15,910
2019 $1,325 $17,590 $5,150 $12,440
2018 $2,116 $17,590 $5,150 $12,440
2017 $1,331 $17,590 $5,150 $12,440
2016 $1,595 $17,590 $5,150 $12,440
2015 $1,331 $17,590 $5,150 $12,440
2014 $1,297 $17,590 $5,150 $12,440
2013 $1,253 $16,410 $5,150 $11,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 5158108

MLS Now

APN: 19-03406