$120,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2025

278 Wheeler St Akron, OH 44304

Downtown Akron Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
7,057 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$89 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Ceiling Fan
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Boss Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Solid Century old 1344 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths is conveniently located just south of Univ. of Akron. Offers original hardwood floors in many rooms, laminate flooring in kitchen and dining rooms. There are three nice sized bedrooms on second level along with a cedar lined closet. 2 Full bathrooms ( one in basement as part of laundry room ), full unfinished basement. The oversized one car detached garage offers good room for storage in addition to a vehicle. Additional graveled parking in rear.
Home had been rented for approx. $1,200 per month.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Woods

Key Realty Brokerage Email: richard@rwoodshomes.com 330-620-1195 License #2004005090 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Key Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mena Ruggiero

The Agency Cleveland Northcoast License #2020009175

The Agency Cleveland Northcoast

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,892

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 7,057 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48 x 147

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Range
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hart & Sumner Allotment Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6819220

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,892

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Attribution Contact: richard@rwoodshomes.com 330-620-1195
  • ResoLotFeatures: City Lot
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: Hart & Sumner Allotment
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Reso Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s)
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Acres: 0.162
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Principal is Real Estate Licensed
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Shake Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • LaundryFeatures: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, In Unit
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Akron CSD - 7701

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 6819220
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 48 X 147

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1892.06

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $120,000 -7.0% $89 / Sq Ft
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $129,000 -- $96 / 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 $1,659 $29,831 $7,473 $22,358
2024 $1,659 $29,831 $7,473 $22,358
2023 $1,659 $29,831 $7,473 $22,358
2022 $1,434 $20,094 $4,949 $15,145
2021 $1,435 $20,094 $4,949 $15,145
2020 $1,415 $20,100 $4,950 $15,150
2019 $1,314 $16,860 $4,950 $11,910
2018 $1,297 $16,860 $4,950 $11,910
2017 $1,416 $16,860 $4,950 $11,910
2016 $1,417 $14,960 $4,950 $10,010
2015 $1,416 $14,960 $4,950 $10,010
2014 $1,407 $14,960 $4,950 $10,010
2013 $1,468 $16,150 $4,950 $11,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Richard Woods

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Richard Woods

    Key Realty

    (330) 620-1195

    2 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Richard Woods
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  • Mena Ruggiero

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mena Ruggiero

    The Agency Cleveland Northcoast

    (330) 801-1119

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Mena Ruggiero
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Map

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 5133186

MLS Now

APN: 68-19220

Ohio Summit County Akron 44304 Downtown Akron

278 Wheeler St, Akron, OH

This home is located at 278 Wheeler St, Akron, OH 44304 and is currently priced at $120,000, approximately $89 per square foot. This property was built in 1899. 278 Wheeler St is a home located in Summit County with nearby schools including North High School, Case Preparatory Academy, and St. Bernard-St. Mary Elementary School.

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