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Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$45,000

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MLS® 5257511

Overview

Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size -
Garage 
Taxes $1,200
Days Active 2
Lot Size 0.1136 Acres
Approx. Age 1919
MLS® Number 5257511

Property Address: 838 Fess Ave, Akron, OH, 44307-1144

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

838 Fess Ave, Akron, OH 44307 is a classic 2-story Craftsman/Colonial single-family home offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1, 393 sq. ft. of living area on a 0.11-acre (4, 950 sq. ft.) lot. Built in 1919, the home features strong structural bones, a traditional 7-room floor plan (including formal living and dining spaces), and existing central HVAC infrastructure. **Built-in Infrastructure:** Central heating (forced air, natural gas) and central air conditioning systems are already installed. **Layout:** Formal living room, formal dining room, 3 upper-level bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a full basement. **Exterior:** Off-street parking, wood siding, asphalt/fiberglass roof, and a low-maintenance lot. * **Terms:** Cash purchase, vacant, annual property taxes estimated around $1, 200. Remodel & Value-Add Requirements The property serves as a blank canvas requiring cosmetic and functional updates to maximize value and monthly cash flow: * **Kitchen & Bathroom:** Complete modern updates to fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, and appliances. * **Cosmetics:** Interior paint, drywall repairs, floor refinishing or new carpet/LVP installation, and light fixture updates throughout. * **Exterior Touch-ups:** Minor wood siding repairs, fresh exterior trim paint, and simple curb appeal landscaping ### Rental Income & Investment Potential | **Estimated Market Rent (Akron 44307)** | $1, 000 – $1, 200/month | | **Annual Gross Income** | $12, 000 – $14, 400 | | **Annual Property Taxes** | ~$1, 200/year | **Investment Strategy:** * **BRRRR Potential:** The low purchase price combined with existing mechanicals (central A/C and forced air furnace) reduces upfront capital expenditure, making it an ideal candidate to buy, rehab, rent, and refinance to extract sweat equity. * **Section 8 / Long-Term Tenant Demand:** 3-bedroom single-family rentals in Akron experience strong tenant demand, providing steady cash flow opportunities for long-term buy-and-hold investors.
MLS® Number5257511
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
Garage
Approx. Age1919
BasementFull
DrivewayOff Street
Garage Spaces
HeatForced Air
A/CNone

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Price History

Last Sold Price

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Appreciation

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Avg. Days Listed

36 days

Today, For Sale for $45,000

Covered front porch featuring brick piers, wooden support columns, and horizontal wood-finish siding
For Sale · 1 day

$45,000

MLS® 5257511

2 days ago

Not Sold Yet

October 2026, For Sale for $45,000

Covered front porch featuring brick piers, wooden support columns, and horizontal wood-finish siding
For Sale · 1 day

$45,000

MLS® 5257511

2 days ago

Not Sold Yet

September 2026, For Sale for $45,000

For Sale · 36 days

$45,000

MLS® 5248197

A month ago

Not Sold Yet

Home Estimate Zoopraisal®

This property is estimated to sell between: $45,000 and $137,000.
Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $106,066
Expected to sell in 36 days. Similar properties sold in 38 days. This home has been on Zoocasa for 2 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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