$229,900

1553 Cates Rd Akron, OH 44312

$2,730
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,614 sqft
2.1 acres
$88 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1553 Cates Rd

Very unique property. Original Bungalow, with 2 story addition total finished area 2400 SQ++. Large Garage with 10ft garage door, used by previous Owner as a repair/mechanic building. Lots of electric outlets, lighting, equipment, office space, commode room, water, furnace (not used by current Seller); Could hold easy 4 cars. Back of house is an additional 3 car garage. (no garage openers, 1 has concrete flooring, other 2 have dirt flooring). Attached storage building holds storage and wood for wood burning stoves (2) in lower level. New black chain link fence installed, front yard and back area w/ 2 gates. House Interior: 2 entry doors for main floor. front Entry off porch, and west side door leading to yard/Large Garage. Lower level also has two entry doors East side near second drive, and in back off rec room leading out to storage/wood building. Very peaceful, secluded 2 acres, yet close to freeway and stores. Main interior of house: Large rooms, new windows, painted throughout, new flooring, new kitchen with appliances, new main full bath, new roof on bungalow section ( other roof checked, no issues, about 12-16 years old). Oil heat furnace disconnected (still in lower level). Ducts redirected for electric furnace, separate electric baseboard heating if you wish in certain rooms. Washer/Dryer newer, will remain w/ sink. Lower level BR added in 2025 off rec room (w/ wood burner) Bonus room has kitchen with refrig and stove, sink and 2nd wood burner. Great for game room! So many options!! ** detailed info and dates of update will be in supplements shortly**

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Size2,614 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size2.06 Acres
Year built1943
ParkingDetached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Other, Workshop in Garage
MLS #5110863
Garage6 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning Stove, Wood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: 5110863
  • MLS Name: NOWDD
  • Office Name: Hayes Realty
  • Office Phone: (330) 418-0063
  • Office Email: TeamZeren@sbcglobal.net
  • Listing Agent: Debi Zeren

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 29, 2023
Home Sold
$155,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$67,800$3,240
2022$53,300$3,026
2021$53,300$2,777
2020$53,300$2,171
2019$32,708$2,171
2018$32,708$2,084
2017$32,708$2,083

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Schrop Intermediate School

Public District 3-6

0.9 mi

2215 Pickle Rd

5

Greater Summit County Early Learning Center

Public Charter KG-4

1.7 mi

1651 Massillon Rd

7

Green Primary School

Public District 1-3

2.7 mi

2300 Graybill Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,451. Most Akron, OH residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

34%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ArbysArbys
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • LincolnLincoln
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1553 Cates Rd

This home is located at 1553 Cates Rd in Akron, OH and zip code 44312. This 2,614 square foot home, which was built in 1943, sits on a 2.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $229,900.

In March 2025 more than 69 listings in Akron, OH were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 39 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 109 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Akron, OH increased by 10.4% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $145,592, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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